EX2 4AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Commercial Road, 0.1km from Shilhay, Great in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX2 4AB is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (221 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00101317 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL ROAD, EX2 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL ROAD, EX2 4AB.
226
40
£ 38,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX2 4AB has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4AB. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 178,750
2 sales · Mean £ 178,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX2 4AB are high at 221 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
Montgomery Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Bowhill Primary School
Newtown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.7 km
- Bendene Town House0.9 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.7 km
- Queens Court Hotel1.0 km
- The Farmers Union1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
167 nearby- The Range0.7 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.6 km
- Beijing Beijing0.9 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.6 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.7 km
- + 162 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Tesco (5865)0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Fika Exeter0.6 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.9 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.7 km
- Devon Larder0.9 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.7 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.6 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.8 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Bon Gout0.8 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.7 km
- Revolution0.7 km
- The Mermaid0.6 km
- Vaults0.7 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.8 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.5 km
- Exeter Central0.9 km
- Exeter1.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Quay0.1 km
- Commercial Road0.2 km
- South Street0.2 km
- George's Meeting House0.2 km
- King Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24AB · Data under Open Government Licence