EX2 4BX is a mixed residential area on Melbourne Street, 0.1km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX2 4BX 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. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, up 32.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00101350 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE STREET, EX2 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE STREET, EX2 4BX.
186
37
£ 57,200 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4BX 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
No single demographic signal dominates EX2 4BX — age 37, 30% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 32.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4BX. 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
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
£ 166,500
4 sales · Mean £ 174,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX2 4BX is moderate at 64 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
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Montgomery Primary School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
West Exe Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- St Andrews Hotel1.0 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.3 km
- Jurys Inn Exeter0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
150 nearby- The Range0.9 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.8 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.8 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.9 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- + 145 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Fika Exeter0.7 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.8 km
- Spice Magic0.7 km
- Waffle Master0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.7 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.5 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.5 km
- Bon Gout0.5 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.8 km
- Revolution0.9 km
- The Mermaid0.8 km
- Vaults0.8 km
- Ship Inn0.7 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.7 km
- Exeter St Thomas0.9 km
- Exeter Central1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Holloway Street0.1 km
- Holloway Street0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
- Church0.3 km
- South Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24BX · Data under Open Government Licence