Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

MAGDALEN PLACE, EX2 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALEN PLACE, EX2 4AG.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX2 4AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

EX2 4AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX2 4AG is a sought-after residential area on Magdalen Place, 0.4km from Barnfield in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX2, EX2 4AG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00101352 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4AG. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,100,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000

Terraced

£ 895,000

1 sales · Mean £ 895,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX2 4AG has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson33
Other theft18
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils0.6 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.6 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils0.8 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils0.9 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils0.9 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good1.1 km
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Wynstream School

Requires Improvement349 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • 168 Oriental0.8 km
  • Beer Box1.0 km
  • Eat Your Greens0.9 km
  • Exeter Craft Hub0.9 km
  • Made With Love By Mazz1.0 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Monkey Suit0.9 km
  • Cross Keys Bar & Cafe0.3 km
  • Unit 10.8 km
  • Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Clifton Bakery Pub & Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • Exeter CVS/CoLab Exeter1.0 km
  • No1 Polsloe1.0 km
  • Relish Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Nandos Chickenland Ltd0.9 km
  • Rendezvous 100.8 km
  • + 82 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • Sidwell Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Eddys Fast Food0.7 km
  • Chiipys0.9 km
  • The Bengal0.7 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.8 km
  • Jurys Inn Exeter0.7 km
  • Southernhay House0.7 km
  • White Hart Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • European Shop0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter0.5 km
  • St James’ Park1.2 km
  • Exeter Central1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Lukes College0.1 km
  • St Lukes College0.1 km
  • St Lukes Magdalen Road Car Park0.1 km
  • Manston Terrace0.2 km
  • Mount Radford0.2 km