Is Exeter in Exeter a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Exeter older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Exeter and Exeter? What is the claimant count in Exeter and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Exeter Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Exeter.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Exeter | 2.1% | -0.2% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 43.94% |
| In Part-Time Work | 25.04% |
| Unemployed | 5.31% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Exeter and Exeter
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Exeter either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 31.89 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 68.11 of Exeter residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| St David's (Exeter) | 31.89% | 68.11% |
| Exeter | 57.22% | 42.78% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Exeter has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Exeter compared to other wards in Exeter
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Alphington | 73.03% | 26.97% |
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| 2 | Pinhoe | 70.28% | 29.72% |
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| 3 | Topsham | 67.51% | 32.49% |
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| 4 | St Loyes | 67.29% | 32.71% |
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| 5 | Heavitree | 65.85% | 34.15% |
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| 6 | St Thomas (Exeter) | 65.11% | 34.89% |
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| 7 | Exwick | 58.11% | 41.89% |
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| 8 | Pennsylvania | 54.62% | 45.38% |
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| 9 | Priory (Exeter) | 54.6% | 45.4% |
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| 10 | Mincinglake and Whipton | 53.94% | 46.06% |
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| 11 | Newtown and St Leonard's | 43.96% | 56.04% |
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| 12 | Duryard and St James | 42.58% | 57.42% |
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| 13 | St David's (Exeter) | 31.89% | 68.11% |
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Exeter is ranked 13 out of 13 wards in Exeter for the percentage of home owners.Exeter Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in St David's.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Exeter?
The largest employment sector in Exeter is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 29.78% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.74% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.96% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.64% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.33% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 8.22% |
| Skilled Trades | 6.66% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.02% |
Exeter & Exeter Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Exeter in the Exeter local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| St David's (Exeter) | 75.55% | 24.45% |
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| Exeter | 85% | 15% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Exeter compared to other wards in Exeter
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | St David's | 75.55% | 24.45% |
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| 2 | Newtown and St Leonard's | 76.43% | 23.57% |
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| 3 | Duryard and St James | 79.74% | 20.26% |
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| 4 | Pennsylvania | 83.16% | 16.84% |
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| 5 | Priory | 85.58% | 14.42% |
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| 6 | Heavitree | 85.9% | 14.1% |
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| 7 | Mincinglake and Whipton | 87.01% | 12.99% |
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| 8 | St Thomas | 88.11% | 11.89% |
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| 9 | St Loyes | 88.57% | 11.43% |
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| 10 | Exwick | 88.96% | 11.04% |
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| 11 | Topsham | 90.3% | 9.7% |
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| 12 | Pinhoe | 90.4% | 9.6% |
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| 13 | Alphington | 91.3% | 8.7% |
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';Exeter is ranked 1 out of 13 wards in Exeter for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Exeter Health Statistics
St David's has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| St David's (Exeter) | 48.37% | 34.49% | 12.12% | 4.04% | 0.99% |
| Exeter | 50.87% | 32.94% | 11.59% | 3.57% | 1.03% |
| South West | 47.6% | 34.21% | 13.12% | 3.95% | 1.12% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Exeter changed since 2011?
Exeter residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.53% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 49.91% | 33.37% | 11.95% | 3.68% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 50.87% | 32.94% | 11.59% | 3.57% | 1.03% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Exeter Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Exeter residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Exeter to the national average for England.
| Level | St David's | England |
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| No Qualifications | 10.41% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.1% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 9.64% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.74% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 26.66% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 42.08% | 33.92% |
What is the population of Exeter and Exeter?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Exeter including Exeter. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Alphington | 8439 |
| Duryard and St James | 16663 |
| Exwick | 9800 |
| Heavitree | 9560 |
| Mincinglake and Whipton | 9379 |
| Newtown and St Leonard's | 11075 |
| Pennsylvania | 10547 |
| Pinhoe | 8057 |
| Priory | 9435 |
| St David's | 11815 |
| St Loyes | 9747 |
| St Thomas | 9936 |
| Topsham | 8880 |
| Exeter Total | 133333 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
