Area Information for Exeter, EX2 8LF

This postcode in Exeter is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Newtown and St Leonard's ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Exeter. This page combines information for the address Exeter, EX2 8LF, 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 2018. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Exeter
Ward Newtown and St Leonard's
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

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. 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 (Exeter City Centre), 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 Exeter, EX2 8LF.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Exeter, EX2 8LF 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 Exeter, EX2 8LF:

Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8ZH
Waterside, Exeter, EX2 8GY
Piazza Terracina, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8GT
Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8GR
Waterside, Exeter, EX2 8GX
Waterside, Exeter, EX2 8GU

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

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 Exeter consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 6
Semi-Detached 4
Terraced 80
Flat (Purpose-Built) 45
Flat (Converted) 14
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Total 155
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Exeter contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 45% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 27
Owned with Mortgage 27
Shared Ownership 10
Rented: From Council 5
Rented: Other Social 14
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 63
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 150

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 53
Two People 49
Three People 31
Four People 13
Five People 5
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 153

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 53
Family Household 63
Other Household 36
Total 152

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 69
Deprived In One Dimension 55
Deprived In Two Dimensions 21
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 155

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Exeter constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 277
Female 286
Total 563

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Newtown and St Leonard's ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 15
5-9 13
10-14 6
15-19 108
20-24 197
25-29 52
30-34 39
35-39 37
40-44 22
45-49 17
50-54 13
55-59 20
60-64 10
65-69 4
70-74 9
75-79 2
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 564

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of EX2 8LF there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 77% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

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 435
Married 62
Separated 8
Divorced 22
Widowed 3
Total 530

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.

Health
Very Good 315
Good 186
Fair 45
Bad 13
Very Bad 4
Total 563

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) 195
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 214
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 44
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 31
Other 16
Total 528

Ethnic Group Embed This

Exeter can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 70% so.

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 393
Mixed Ethnicity 16
Indian 34
Pakistani 3
Bangladeshi 4
Chinese 63
Other Asian 18
Black African 12
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 9
Other 10
Total 565

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Exeter), 61% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 342
European Union 57
Rest of Europe 15
Africa 14
Middle East and Asia 116
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 14
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 4
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 563

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 342
10+ Years 48
5-10 Years 18
2-5 Years 28
Less Than 2 Years 127
Total 563

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 8LF.

Passport(s) Held
None 30
United Kingdom 360
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 44
Rest of Europe 12
African Countries 12
Middle East or Asia 91
North America or Caribbean 5
Central and South America 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 0

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 303
Christian 147
Buddhist 13
Hindu 16
Jewish 0
Muslim 24
Sikh 9
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 52
Total 564

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Newtown and St Leonard's ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 59% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

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 105
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 40
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 15
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 312
Retired 18
Looking After Home or Family 1
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 16
Other 7
Total 526

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 8
Professional Occupations 56
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 24
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 26
Total 187

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 37
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 46
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 19
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 16
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 23
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 34
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 13
Full-time Student 315
Total 530

Exeter, EX2 8LF is within the Exeter City Centre 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 EX2 8LF
Neighbourhood Team Address Exeter City Centre
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 8LF. 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 8LF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Exeter, EX2 8LF. The nearest railway station is St James Park (Exeter), approximately 540 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
St James Park (Exeter) 540 yards
Exeter Central 830 yards
Exeter St David's 1 mile
Polsloe Bridge 1 mile
Exeter St Thomas 1 mile
Marsh Barton 1.4 miles
Digby & Sowton 2.3 miles
Pinhoe 2.4 miles
Newcourt 2.7 miles
Topsham 3.8 miles
Cranbrook (Devon) 4.7 miles
Newton St Cyres 4.7 miles
Exton 5.3 miles
Lympstone Commando 5.7 miles
Lympstone Village 6.7 miles
Crediton 6.7 miles
Starcross 7.6 miles
Whimple 7.9 miles
Exmouth 8.6 miles
Dawlish Warren 9.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Exeter, EX2 8LF. The nearest is Newtown Primary School, approximately 280 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Exeter, EX2 8LF. The nearest is Torlands Academy, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Torlands Academy 1.4 miles February 2024
    
Isca Academy 1.4 miles October 2016
    
St James School 1.4 miles March 2015
    
Thomas Hall School (All Through) 1.5 miles March 2024
    
West Exe School 1.5 miles June 2022
    
St Peter's Church of England Aided School 1.8 miles September 2015
    
St Luke's Church of England School 1.9 miles May 2024
    
Stansfield Academy 2.3 miles January 2023
    
Matford Brook Academy (All Through) 2.7 miles  
Clyst Vale Community College 4.2 miles December 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Exeter, EX2 8LF. The nearest is Inclusion Health Devon CIC, approximately 250 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 Exeter, EX2 8LF. The nearest is Mr E Harunani, Mr N Harunani, Mr M Kanani, approximately 90 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 9 closest hospitals to Exeter, EX2 8LF. The nearest is Heavitree Hospital, approximately 660 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Exeter, EX2 8LF. The nearest is Lee & Evans Optometrists, approximately 210 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.