EX2 4BJ is a safe, established residential area on Magdalen Road, 0.5km from Newtown in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k, up 4.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00101215 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAGDALEN ROAD, EX2 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALEN ROAD, EX2 4BJ.
340
38
£ 57,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4BJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX2 4BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £615k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4BJ. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 655,000
15 sales · Mean £ 593,966
Detached
£ 290,000
2 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Terraced
£ 678,360
1 sales · Mean £ 678,360
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX2 4BJ has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Newtown Primary School
Ladysmith Junior School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Wynstream School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Wonford Inn0.9 km
- Mount Radford0.6 km
- Pig & Pickle0.5 km
- Ship & Pelican0.6 km
- The Heavy Tree0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Fine Fillings (Main Hospital)0.7 km
- P. E. O. C. Buffet Bar0.7 km
- Savour Coffee Shop0.7 km
- TLC Restaurant0.7 km
- Waterside Buffet0.7 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
- Lavis Newsagency0.6 km
- Budgens Magdalen Road0.6 km
- Nourish of Topsham0.6 km
- St Leonards Bakery Ltd0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Southernhay House1.0 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro1.0 km
- Jurys Inn Exeter0.8 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco Express (2620)0.7 km
- European Shop0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Tesco (6061)1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- The Bengal0.5 km
- Eddys Fast Food0.5 km
- New Jumbo0.9 km
- Chiipys1.0 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.6 km
- St James’ Park1.3 km
- Polsloe Bridge1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Manston Terrace0.0 km
- Manston Terrace0.0 km
- Livery Dole0.1 km
- Livery Dole0.1 km
- Grendon Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24BJ · Data under Open Government Licence