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.
SOUTHGATE, EX2 4DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHGATE, EX2 4DA.
162
53
£ 38,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St David's CofE Primary School
St Thomas Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
West Exe Nursery School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: EX24DA · Data under Open Government Licence