EX2 4DF is a mixed residential area on Melbourne Street, 0.0km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00101350 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE STREET, EX2 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE STREET, EX2 4DF.
186
37
£ 57,200 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4DF 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX2 4DF spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 23.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4DF. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 155,000
6 sales · Mean £ 158,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX2 4DF is moderate at 71 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
Montgomery Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
West Exe Nursery School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.9 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.3 km
- Jurys Inn Exeter0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
160 nearby- The Range0.9 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.8 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.8 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.9 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- + 155 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Fika Exeter0.7 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.9 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.8 km
- Spice Magic0.6 km
- Waffle Master0.7 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.7 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.6 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Bon Gout0.6 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.8 km
- Revolution0.8 km
- The Mermaid0.8 km
- Vaults0.8 km
- Ship Inn0.6 km
- + 41 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.8 km
- Exeter St Thomas0.8 km
- Exeter Central1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Holloway Street0.1 km
- Holloway Street0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
- The Quay0.3 km
- South Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24DF · Data under Open Government Licence