The Bury is in Thorverton, Exeter and in Mid Devon district. EX5 5NT is located in the Cadbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Bury, Thorverton, Exeter, EX5 5NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX5 5NY, EX5 5NG, EX5 5NZ, EX5 5NU, EX5 5NQ, EX5 5NX, EX5 5PA, EX5 5NR, EX5 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX5 5NT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 49.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.1% | 30.9% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 47% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 41.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 14.9% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 19% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 18.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 27.5% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 97.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 97.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Bury was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Bradninch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Bury has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bradninch and the 106th lowest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becket Cottage The Bury, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2025-02-28 | £264,297 |
| Abbotsford The Bury, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £787,500 | 2024-11-11 | £765,947 |
| Abbotsford The Bury, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-07-12 | £348,407 |
| Flat A The Berry The Bury, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £12,600 | 2020-04-28 | £13,554 |
| Berry Dairy The Bury, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-08-23 | £413,841 |
EX5 5NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX5 5NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorverton Church of England Primary School School Lane , Thorverton EX5 5NR | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverton Church of England Primary School Coach Road , Silverton EX5 4JY | 2out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School Brampford Speke , EX5 5HE | 3out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School Stoke Canon , EX5 4AS | 3out of 4 | 4,910 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorverton Arms | The Thorverton Arms Bullen Street Thorverton Exeter Devon | 76 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorverton Church Of England Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 106 yd |
| Thorverton Recreation Playing Field RECREATION GROUND AT GRID REFERENCE 292233 101968 RECREATION GROUND AT GRID REFERENCE 292233 101968 ROAD HEADING EAST FROM LITTLE RADDON CROSS | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Thorverton Cricket Ground | grass pitches | 1,070 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.