Old Quarry Drive is in Exminster, Exeter and in Teignbridge district. EX6 8FJ is located in the Kenn Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2013-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Quarry Drive, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX6 8FE, EX6 8FG, EX6 8AR, EX6 8AF, EX6 8FF, EX6 8BH, EX6 8TA, EX6 8SZ, EX6 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX6 8FJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 52.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 20.1% | 34.5% | 14.4% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 49.1% | -17.4% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 10.8% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.9% | 63.1% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 28.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -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.
In the area around EX6 8FJ this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 7.7% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 25.6% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 38% | -5.1% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.7% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.4% | 93.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Quarry Drive was 64.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% higher than the Dawlish South West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Quarry Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dawlish South West and the 125th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Old Quarry Drive, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2025-08-12 | £323,175 |
| 63 Old Quarry Drive, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-04-17 | £194,197 |
| 167 Old Quarry Drive, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-12-20 | £300,020 |
| 41 Old Quarry Drive, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-11-29 | £202,906 |
| 103 Old Quarry Drive, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2024-10-24 | £85,296 |
EX6 8FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exminster Community Primary Main Road , EX6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Wear Community School Glasshouse Lane , Countess Wear EX2 7BS | 2out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Topsham School Orchard Way , Topsham EX3 0DN | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary and Nursery School Fish Street , EX2 7TR | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenn Church of England Primary School Kennford , EX6 7TX | 3out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 4,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 4,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New School The Avenue , Exminster EX6 8AT | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus School Countess Wear , EX2 6HA | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus College Topsham Road , Countess Wear EX2 6HA | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbank Day Centre | Farmhouse Rise Exminster Exeter | 213 yd | |
| Kidzone | Westbank Community Care Centre Exminster Devon | 213 yd | |
| Coffee on the Corner | Victory Hall Main Road Exminster Devon | 253 yd | |
| Teign Bean @ Exminster | Seaton House Main Road Exminster Devon | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Main Road Exminster Exeter | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exminster Primary School DEEPWAY LANE | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Minster Park | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Westbank Healthy Living & Community Care Centre COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 530 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.