EX2 4DG is an up-and-coming urban area on Colleton Crescent, 0.1km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX2 4DG offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £475k, down 27.4% 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 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00101320 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLETON CRESCENT, EX2 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLETON CRESCENT, EX2 4DG.
218
42
£ 38,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX2 4DG spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £475k. Property prices are trending down 27.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4DG. The average age is 42.5. 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
£ 422,500
4 sales · Mean £ 529,375
Detached
£ 1,650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX2 4DG is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Montgomery Primary School
Newtown Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
West Exe Nursery School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.8 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.3 km
- Jurys Inn Exeter1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- The Range0.8 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.7 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.7 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.8 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- + 159 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Fika Exeter0.6 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.8 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.8 km
- Spice Magic0.5 km
- Waffle Master0.7 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.7 km
- Superdrug0.7 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.6 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Bon Gout0.6 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.8 km
- Revolution0.8 km
- The Mermaid0.7 km
- Vaults0.8 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen1.0 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.7 km
- Exeter0.9 km
- Exeter Central1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Holloway Street0.1 km
- Holloway Street0.1 km
- The Quay0.2 km
- South Street0.2 km
- George's Meeting House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24DG · Data under Open Government Licence