Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

EX2 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX2 4DR.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX2 4DR 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX2 4DR's 54% ownership and 38-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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX2 4DR is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.

This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00101351 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4DR. 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

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX2 4DR has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft16
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils1.2 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.3 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.3 km
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West Exe School

Good1148 pupils1.3 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils1.4 km
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Isca

Good1008 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

110 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Chopstix Noodle bar0.9 km
  • Herbies1.0 km
  • Lloyd's Lounge1.0 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • + 105 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Southern Co-op1.0 km
  • Quick Stop0.9 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Premier Dawn Till Dark0.9 km
  • House of Hope & Mercy in the Jungle0.9 km
  • Newham Stores, Premier0.8 km
  • Thornton Plc0.9 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Exonian0.8 km
  • The Turks Head1.0 km
  • Ship Inn0.9 km
  • Pullo0.9 km
  • Coaver Club Bar0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Tortilla1.0 km
  • Sacred Ground (Exeter) Ltd0.9 km
  • Spice Magic0.9 km
  • Veg Box Cafe0.4 km
  • Alibaba0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
  • Southernhay House0.7 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter0.7 km
  • Exeter St Thomas0.9 km
  • Exeter Central1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Holloway Street0.4 km
  • Holloway Street0.4 km
  • County Hall0.4 km