EX2 4DN is a safe, established residential area on Weirfield Road, 0.3km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.
Day-to-day life in EX2 4DN has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, down 17.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4DN are sourced from Output Area E00101351 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEIRFIELD ROAD, EX2 4DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEIRFIELD ROAD, EX2 4DN.
249
38
£ 57,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4DN 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 38, EX2 4DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £327k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 17.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4DN. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 283,000
13 sales · Mean £ 296,538
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX2 4DN has low crime rates — 41 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
Newtown Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
Isca
Montgomery Primary School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- St Andrews Hotel1.0 km
- The Buckerell Lodge Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- The Range0.9 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Chopstix Noodle bar0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Herbies1.0 km
- + 101 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco Metro (2486)1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Fika Exeter0.7 km
- Spice Magic0.9 km
- Alibaba0.9 km
- Dos Bros Burritos0.7 km
- Hook Fish and Chips0.8 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- JJB Sports Plc1.0 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.6 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Bon Gout0.6 km
- Magdalen Road Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Ship Inn0.9 km
- Cross Keys Bar & Cafe1.0 km
- The Turks Head1.0 km
- Little Drop Of Poison0.9 km
- Samuel Jones Ale & Smoke House0.6 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.6 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.0 km
- Exeter Central1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- County Hall0.3 km
- Holloway Street0.3 km
- Holloway Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24DN · Data under Open Government Licence