EX2 4DD 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 4DD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00101355 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD MILL CLOSE, EX2 4DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MILL CLOSE, EX2 4DD.
198
50
£ 57,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4DD 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX2 4DD's 50% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4DD. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 237,500
18 sales · Mean £ 233,169
Terraced
£ 500,000
7 sales · Mean £ 472,589
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX2 4DD has low crime rates — 32 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 Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Thomas Primary School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
Isca
Newtown Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
Wynstream School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Spar Quayside0.8 km
- Neal's Yard Remedies1.0 km
- Warrens1.0 km
- ESS Defence0.9 km
- Willows -The Family Massage Centre0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bishops Blaize0.8 km
- On the Waterfront0.5 km
- Port Royal Inn0.2 km
- The Malthouse0.8 km
- Devon & Exeter Institution1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Lutzys0.5 km
- Quay Climbing Centre Cafe0.5 km
- St Leonards Church0.2 km
- Sundays0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Veg Box Cafe0.5 km
- Fika Exeter0.7 km
- Exeter South Street KFC1.0 km
- Ten Fifty0.9 km
- Yummy House0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- St Andrews Hotel1.0 km
- The Buckerell Lodge Hotel0.7 km
- Southernhay House0.8 km
- White Hart Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Co-op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.5 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.1 km
- Exeter Central1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- County Hall0.3 km
- County Hall0.3 km
- County Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24DD · Data under Open Government Licence