Area Information for Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW

Bovemoors Lane in Exeter is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Heavitree ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Exeter. This page combines information for the address Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EX2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for EX2 5BW.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Exeter
Ward Heavitree
Constituency Exeter * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 3 property sales in Bovemoors Lane, EX2 5BW since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Heavitree & Polsloe), and the Devon & Cornwall Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW:

Ernest Johns Mews, Exeter, EX2 5FP
Carlile Road, Exeter, EX2 5BN
Church Path Lane, Heavitree, Exeter, EX2 5BQ
Butts Road, Exeter, EX2 5BL
Meadow Way, Exeter, EX2 5BH
Meadow Way, Exeter, EX2 5BJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about EX2 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 3 property sales in Bovemoors Lane since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Bovemoors Lane, Exeter consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 5
Semi-Detached 79
Terraced 12
Flat (Purpose-Built) 120
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 8
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 226
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 124
Owned with Mortgage 36
Shared Ownership 9
Rented: From Council 13
Rented: Other Social 17
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 18
Rented: Other 7
Rent Free 0
Total 224

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 117
Two People 61
Three People 24
Four People 14
Five People 6
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 224

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bovemoors Lane, Exeter consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 117
Family Household 99
Other Household 10
Total 226

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 91
Deprived In One Dimension 83
Deprived In Two Dimensions 42
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 223

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Heavitree ward however contains significantly more women than average (60%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 166
Female 245
Total 411

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 25
5-9 13
10-14 14
15-19 13
20-24 14
25-29 19
30-34 33
35-39 21
40-44 12
45-49 26
50-54 16
55-59 12
60-64 27
65-69 21
70-74 24
75-79 31
80-84 31
85+ 56
Total 408

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of EX2 5BW the number widowed residents is high - 17% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 110
Married 133
Separated 6
Divorced 36
Widowed 70
Total 355

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Heavitree ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (70%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 165
Good 121
Fair 91
Bad 27
Very Bad 5
Total 409

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 114
Apprenticeship 30
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 37
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 86
Other 15
Total 354

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 90% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 368
Mixed Ethnicity 11
Chinese 1
Other Asian 15
Black African 1
Arab 12
Other 4
Total 412

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 357
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 22
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 410

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 357
10+ Years 23
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 16
Less Than 2 Years 7
Total 411

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to EX2 5BW.

Passport(s) Held
None 97
United Kingdom 280
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East or Asia 16

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 146
Christian 220
Buddhist 4
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 15
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 24
Total 410

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Heavitree ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 45% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 91
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 47
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 7
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 14
Retired 160
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 7
Total 354

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 14
Professional Occupations 43
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 16
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 19
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 148

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 80
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 58
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 20
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 49
Semi-Routine Occupation 63
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 24
Full-time Student 14
Total 353

Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW is within the Heavitree & Polsloe policing neighbourhood, under the Devon & Cornwall Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Bovemoors Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Heavitree & Polsloe
Devon & Cornwall Police
Exeter Police Station
Sidmouth Road
Exeter
EX2 7RY
Force Website: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to EX2 5BW. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for EX2 5BW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW. The nearest railway station is Polsloe Bridge, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Polsloe Bridge 0.9 miles
Marsh Barton 1.1 miles
St James Park (Exeter) 1.2 miles
Digby & Sowton 1.3 miles
Exeter Central 1.4 miles
Exeter St Thomas 1.6 miles
Newcourt 1.7 miles
Pinhoe 1.9 miles
Exeter St David's 1.9 miles
Topsham 2.8 miles
Cranbrook (Devon) 4.1 miles
Exton 4.3 miles
Lympstone Commando 4.8 miles
Newton St Cyres 5.6 miles
Lympstone Village 5.8 miles
Starcross 6.7 miles
Whimple 7.4 miles
Crediton 7.7 miles
Exmouth 7.7 miles
Dawlish Warren 8.7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW. The nearest is St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy, approximately 640 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy 640 yards
    
Wynstream Primary School Academy 780 yards
    
Woodwater Academy 0.6 miles
    
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School 0.7 miles
    
Ladysmith Junior School 0.7 miles
    
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) 0.8 miles
    
Newtown Primary School 0.8 miles
    
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School 1 mile
    
Whipton Barton Junior School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW. The nearest is Isca Academy, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Isca Academy 0.8 miles
    
St Peter's Church of England Aided School 0.9 miles
    
St Luke's Church of England School 1.4 miles
    
Stansfield Academy 1.4 miles
    
St James School 1.4 miles
    
West Exe School 1.8 miles
    
Torlands Academy 2.1 miles
    
Matford Brook Academy (All Through) 2.3 miles  
Thomas Hall School (All Through) 2.5 miles
    
Clyst Vale Community College 3.9 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW. The nearest is South Lawn Medical Practice, approximately 600 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW. The nearest is mydentist, South Lawn Terrace, Exeter, approximately 650 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW. The nearest is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), approximately 360 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bovemoors Lane, Exeter, EX2 5BW. The nearest is Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford), approximately 360 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in EX2 5BW

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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