OLD MILL CLOSE, EX2 4BW House Prices & Local Information

EX2 4BW is a sought-after residential area on Old Mill Close, 0.4km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX2 4BW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k, down 20.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00101355 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.