School Hill is in Cockwood, Exeter and in Teignbridge district. EX6 8RF is located in the Dawlish North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Hill, Cockwood, Exeter, EX6 8RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX6 8RZ, EX6 8RG, EX6 8RQ, EX6 8RE, EX6 8RD, EX6 8RB, EX6 8SG, EX6 8NU, EX6 8RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX6 8RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EX6 8RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.7% | 17.4% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 63.1% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 41.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 38.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 13.6% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 3.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 45.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.7% | 97% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.1% | 95.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Hill was 101.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% lower than the Dawlish North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Hill has the 15th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East and the 64th highest crime rate of 431 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwaters, 5A School Hill, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-08-09 | £696,757 |
| 3A School Hill, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2018-01-23 | £652,164 |
| 9 School Hill, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2012-12-18 | £860,340 |
| 5 School Hill, Exeter, Devon Detached, a newly built property | £499,000 | 2006-11-10 | £800,874 |
| 7 School Hill, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2004-11-03 | £746,923 |
EX6 8RF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX6 8RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 EX6 8RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockwood Primary School Cofton Hill , Cockwood EX6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 96 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockwood Primary School Cofton Hill , Cockwood EX6 8RB | - not rated | 96 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starcross Primary School New Road , EX6 8QD | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starcross Primary School New Road , EX6 8QD | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 1 Beacon Place , EX8 2SR | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Community College Gipsy Lane , EX8 3AF | 2out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exmouth Community College Gipsy Lane , EX8 3AF | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | 3out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 3,867 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dolphin School Raddenstile Lane , EX8 2JH | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 3,557 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedarwood Pre-Preparatory School 12 Cyprus Road , EX8 2DZ | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Complex | Cofton Country Holiday Park Cofton Starcross Devon | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | Cockwood Starcross Exeter | 225 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | Cockwood Starcross Exeter | 232 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Star Cross Golf NEW ROAD | golf | 757 yd |
| Cofton Country Holidays COFTON | swimming pool | 958 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.