EX2 is a postcode district in Exeter, South West, covering 1370 active and 461 retired postcodes.
The largest share of EX2 (11%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (10%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in EX2 are around £345k, up 2.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across EX2 at 186 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EX2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
EX2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX2 postcode area.
45,345
42
£ 42,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
EX2 is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £345k. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Promise School
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School
Whitstone Primary School
Stratton Primary School
Budehaven Community School
Chestnut Nursery
Countess Wear Community School
Ashwater Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park Hotel
- Countess Wear Beefeater and Premier
- Exeter Toby Carvery
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro
- St Andrews Hotel
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Carrie's Cakes and Catering
- The Blue Ball
- Alphington Royal British Legion Club
- Alphington Sports Club
- Bishops Blaize
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Baxterstorey Ltd (SWW)
- Coffee Plus
- Dine Contract Catering Ltd
- Frankie & Benny's, Stacks, BirdBox,
- House Of Sandwitch
- + 81 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Exeter Digby KFC
- Spoonbill Coffee
- Burger King, Moto Hospitality Ltd
- Chosen Chow
- Choy's Takeaway
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- The Food Warehouse
- Aldi
- Co-op
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- Lidl
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Quay Confectionery
- Alphington Pharmacy
- Lavis Newsagency
- Little Pineapple Bakery
- M & S Simply Food
- + 47 more
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