EX2 4AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Quay, 0.1km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX2 4AP offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 8.3% year-on-year. 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 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00101320 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE QUAY, EX2 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE QUAY, EX2 4AP.
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42
£ 38,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX2 4AP spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4AP. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 300,000
13 sales · Mean £ 299,339
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX2 4AP is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Thomas Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
Newtown Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.8 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
149 nearby- The Range0.7 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.8 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.8 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.9 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- + 144 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Tesco (5865)1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Fika Exeter0.5 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road1.0 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.8 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.9 km
- Spice Magic0.6 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.8 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.7 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.7 km
- Bon Gout0.7 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.8 km
- Revolution0.9 km
- The Mermaid0.8 km
- Vaults0.8 km
- Ship Inn0.7 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.7 km
- Exeter0.9 km
- Exeter Central1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Holloway Street0.2 km
- Holloway Street0.2 km
- The Quay0.2 km
- Church0.3 km
- South Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24AP · Data under Open Government Licence