Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

EX2 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX2 4BB.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX2 4BB 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

EX2 4BB 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.

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

EX2 4BB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Great Shilhay in Exeter. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.

This 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are high (221 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00101317 (shared with 20 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 4BB. 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

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near EX2 4BB 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.

Violence and sexual offences558
Anti-social behaviour317
Shoplifting246
Criminal damage and arson96
Public order91

school Local Schools

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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.5 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.6 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils0.7 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils0.9 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.0 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.1 km
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Bowhill Primary School

Good493 pupils1.1 km
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Torlands Academy

10 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • St Andrews Hotel0.7 km
  • Bendene Town House0.9 km
  • Braeside Hotel1.0 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.7 km
  • Queens Court Hotel0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

165 nearby
  • The Birdhouse1.0 km
  • The Range0.7 km
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.5 km
  • Beijing Beijing0.9 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.7 km
  • + 160 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • Tesco (5865)0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Fika Exeter0.6 km
  • Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.9 km
  • St Thomas Food Fight0.6 km
  • Devon Larder0.9 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.6 km
  • Superdrug0.6 km
  • Magdalen Cheese & Provisions1.0 km
  • Ben's Farm Shop Ltd1.0 km
  • Bon Gout1.0 km
  • + 68 more
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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.7 km
  • Revolution0.7 km
  • The Mermaid0.7 km
  • Vaults0.7 km
  • Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 39 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter St Thomas0.4 km
  • Exeter Central0.8 km
  • Exeter1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Commercial Road0.1 km
  • Exe Bridges0.2 km
  • Exe Bridges0.2 km
  • The Quay0.2 km
  • King Street0.2 km