EX2 4DY is an up-and-coming urban area on Commercial Road, 0.1km from Shilhay, Great in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX2 4DY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £201k. 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 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00101321 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL ROAD, EX2 4DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL ROAD, EX2 4DY.
217
46
£ 38,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX2 4DY has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4DY. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 197,000
3 sales · Mean £ 174,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX2 4DY are high at 164 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 Thomas Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
Bowhill Primary School
Torlands Academy
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- B and M Trail Ltd1.0 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- JJB Sports Plc0.7 km
- Superdrug0.7 km
- Bargain Buys0.5 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.6 km
- Bendene Town House0.9 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.8 km
- Queens Court Hotel1.0 km
- Townhouse Exeter1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
153 nearby- The Birdhouse0.9 km
- The Range0.6 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.6 km
- Beijing Beijing0.9 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.7 km
- + 148 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Tesco (5865)0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Fika Exeter0.6 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.8 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.5 km
- Devon Larder0.9 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.8 km
- Revolution0.8 km
- The Mermaid0.7 km
- Vaults0.8 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.8 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.3 km
- Exeter Central0.9 km
- Exeter1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Commercial Road0.1 km
- Malt House0.1 km
- Riverside Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Exe Bridges0.2 km
- Riverside Leisure Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24DY · Data under Open Government Licence