Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

SOUTHGATE, EX2 4DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHGATE, EX2 4DA.

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Population

162

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX2 4DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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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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8/10
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Area Character

EX2 4DA has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.

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

EX2 4DA is an up-and-coming urban area on Southgate, 0.0km from Friars Green in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX2 4DA is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (194 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.7% year-on-year. 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 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00101318 (shared with 26 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 4DA. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 149,950

3 sales · Mean £ 146,650

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

Crime rates near EX2 4DA are high at 194 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 offences527
Anti-social behaviour275
Shoplifting177
Criminal damage and arson90
Public order85

school Local Schools

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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils0.6 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.1 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.1 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good1.2 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.3 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

182 nearby
  • The Range0.9 km
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.5 km
  • Beijing Beijing0.9 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.6 km
  • Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.6 km
  • + 177 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco (5865)1.0 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Fika Exeter0.7 km
  • St Thomas Food Fight0.9 km
  • Devon Larder0.9 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.6 km
  • Spice Magic0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.5 km
  • Superdrug0.6 km
  • Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.6 km
  • Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.6 km
  • Bon Gout0.6 km
  • + 73 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.6 km
  • Revolution0.6 km
  • The Mermaid0.6 km
  • Vaults0.6 km
  • Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 42 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter St Thomas0.7 km
  • Exeter Central0.8 km
  • Exeter1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • South Street0.1 km
  • George's Meeting House0.1 km
  • The Quay0.1 km
  • Holloway Street0.2 km
  • Holloway Street0.2 km