EX2 4AX is a mixed residential area on Melbourne Place, 0.0km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX2 4AX offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00101350 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE PLACE, EX2 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE PLACE, EX2 4AX.
186
37
£ 57,200 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EX2 4AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4AX. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 174,000
5 sales · Mean £ 164,800
Semi-Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX2 4AX is moderate at 62 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 Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Thomas Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
West Exe Nursery School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.9 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.3 km
- Jurys Inn Exeter1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- The Range0.8 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.8 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.8 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.9 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- + 150 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Fika Exeter0.6 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.9 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.8 km
- Spice Magic0.6 km
- Waffle Master0.8 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.7 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.6 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Bon Gout0.6 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.8 km
- Revolution0.8 km
- The Mermaid0.8 km
- Vaults0.8 km
- Ship Inn0.7 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.8 km
- Exeter St Thomas0.8 km
- Exeter Central1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Holloway Street0.1 km
- Holloway Street0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
- The Quay0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24AX · Data under Open Government Licence