Area Information for Exeter, EX6 8WB

This postcode in Exeter is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Kenn Valley ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Central Devon. This page combines information for the address Exeter, EX6 8WB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EX6 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 2001. 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 Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Teignbridge
Ward Kenn Valley
Constituency Central Devon * 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 detached houses, 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 (Exminster & Rural), 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, EX6 8WB.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Exeter, EX6 8WB 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, EX6 8WB:

Ducks Orchard, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8UZ
Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8DY
Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8DX
Sentrys Orchard, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8UE
Berrybrook Meadow, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8UA
Berrybrook Meadow, Exminster, Exeter, EX6 8UB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about EX6 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 detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. 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 96
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 17
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 125
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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 67
Owned with Mortgage 45
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 11
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 125

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 19
Two People 56
Three People 19
Four People 24
Five People 7
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 126

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Exeter consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 17
Family Household 101
Other Household 6
Total 124

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 87
Deprived In One Dimension 33
Deprived In Two Dimensions 5
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 125

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Central Devon constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 146
Female 174
Total 320

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 16
5-9 20
10-14 21
15-19 17
20-24 8
25-29 18
30-34 22
35-39 21
40-44 16
45-49 21
50-54 16
55-59 29
60-64 27
65-69 24
70-74 18
75-79 13
80-84 7
85+ 8
Total 322

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode EX6 8WB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 65
Married 156
Separated 3
Divorced 26
Widowed 11
Total 261

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 194
Good 95
Fair 25
Bad 6
Very Bad 0
Total 320

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) 121
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 40
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 34
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
No GCSEs or Equivalent 23
Other 5
Total 258

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Exeter) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% 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 321
Total 321

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 305
European Union 4
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 320

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 305
10+ Years 8
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 321

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 EX6 8WB.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 290
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 1

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 129
Christian 172
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 3
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 18
Total 322

Economic Activity Embed This

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 97
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 40
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 18
Retired 74
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 2
Total 260

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 24
Professional Occupations 48
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 17
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 12
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 170

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 53
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 71
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 19
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 3
Full-time Student 18
Total 263

Exeter, EX6 8WB is within the Exminster & Rural 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 EX6 8WB
Neighbourhood Team Address Exminster & Rural
Devon & Cornwall Constabulary
Bakers Hill
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 1LA
Force Website: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

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

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to EX6 8WB. 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 EX6 8WB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Exeter, EX6 8WB. The nearest railway station is Topsham, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Topsham 1.3 miles
Exton 2 miles
Newcourt 2 miles
Lympstone Commando 2.2 miles
Marsh Barton 2.6 miles
Digby & Sowton 2.7 miles
Lympstone Village 3.1 miles
Exeter St Thomas 3.7 miles
Starcross 3.7 miles
Polsloe Bridge 3.9 miles
Exeter Central 4.1 miles
St James Park (Exeter) 4.1 miles
Pinhoe 4.4 miles
Exeter St David's 4.5 miles
Exmouth 4.9 miles
Dawlish Warren 5.6 miles
Cranbrook (Devon) 5.9 miles
Dawlish 6.6 miles
Newton St Cyres 8.4 miles
Whimple 8.7 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Exeter, EX6 8WB. The nearest is Exminster Community Primary, approximately 840 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Exeter, EX6 8WB. The nearest is Matford Brook Academy, approximately 1.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Matford Brook Academy (All Through) 1.9 miles  
Isca Academy 2.4 miles October 2016
    
Stansfield Academy 2.9 miles January 2023
    
St Peter's Church of England Aided School 3 miles September 2015
    
West Exe School 3.2 miles June 2022
    
St Luke's Church of England School 3.9 miles May 2024
    
Torlands Academy 4 miles February 2024
    
St James School 4.4 miles March 2015
    
Exmouth Community College 4.9 miles February 2024
    
Thomas Hall School (All Through) 5.3 miles March 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Exeter, EX6 8WB. The nearest is Westbank Practice, approximately 660 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Westbank Practice 660 yards
TOPSHAM SURGERY 1.3 miles
Glasshouse Medical Centre 1.4 miles
Topsham Surgery at Sclns 1.9 miles
Ide Lane Surgery 2.7 miles
WONFORD GREEN SURGERY 2.7 miles
Underhill Surgery 3.2 miles
Hill Barton Surgery 3.3 miles
South Lawn Medical Practice 3.4 miles
Heavitree Practice 3.4 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Exeter, EX6 8WB. The nearest is Matford Dental Clinic, approximately 1.8 miles 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 Exeter, EX6 8WB. The nearest is Wonford House, approximately 2.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Exeter, EX6 8WB. The nearest is Bill & Taylor, approximately 1.2 miles 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.