Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

THE QUAY, EX2 4AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE QUAY, EX2 4AP.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX2 4AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences178
Shoplifting149
Anti-social behaviour85
Other theft42
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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

Outstanding569 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.9 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.1 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.2 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.3 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good1.4 km
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West Exe School

Good1148 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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