EX2 4DP is a sought-after residential area on Baring Terrace, 0.3km 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 mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.1% year-on-year. 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 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00101355 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARING TERRACE, EX2 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARING TERRACE, EX2 4DP.
198
50
£ 57,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4DP 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 4DP'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. Property prices are trending up 29.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4DP. 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
£ 118,000
2 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX2 4DP has low crime rates — 34 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
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
St David's CofE Primary School
Isca
West Exe School
Montgomery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- Chopstix Noodle bar1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Lutzys0.4 km
- Quay Climbing Centre Cafe0.4 km
- + 90 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Spar Quayside0.7 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Hops & Crafts1.0 km
- Langmaids News0.9 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Bishops Blaize0.7 km
- On the Waterfront0.4 km
- Port Royal Inn0.1 km
- The Malthouse0.7 km
- Devon & Exeter Institution0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Veg Box Cafe0.4 km
- Fika Exeter0.6 km
- Alibaba1.0 km
- Chef & Grill0.9 km
- Daddy Zeus Coffee0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.9 km
- The Buckerell Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
- Southernhay House0.8 km
- White Hart Hotel0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Quick Stop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.6 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.0 km
- Exeter Central1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- County Hall0.4 km
- County Hall0.4 km
- County Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24DP · Data under Open Government Licence