Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

TREWS WEIR REACH, EX2 4EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TREWS WEIR REACH, EX2 4EG.

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Population

198

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX2 4EG 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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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 50, EX2 4EG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

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

EX2 4EG is a sought-after residential area on Trews Weir Reach, 0.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, up 3.9% 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 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00101355 (shared with 7 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 4EG. 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

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 262,500

2 sales · Mean £ 262,500

Detached

£ 862,500

1 sales · Mean £ 862,500

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

EX2 4EG has low crime rates — 24 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary8
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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

Outstanding569 pupils0.3 km
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Isca

Good1008 pupils1.1 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.2 km
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Wynstream School

Requires Improvement349 pupils1.3 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.4 km
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West Exe School

Good1148 pupils1.5 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Spar Quayside0.9 km
  • Lavis Newsagency0.8 km
  • ESS Defence0.8 km
  • Brad's0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Buckerell Lodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Southernhay House1.0 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.9 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fika Exeter0.8 km
  • Veg Box Cafe0.7 km
  • Yummy House0.9 km
  • Dos Bros Burritos1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bishops Blaize0.9 km
  • On the Waterfront0.6 km
  • Port Royal Inn0.3 km
  • The Malthouse0.9 km
  • Exeter White Ensign Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Lutzys0.7 km
  • Quay Climbing Centre Cafe0.6 km
  • St Leonards Church0.4 km
  • Sundays0.7 km
  • The Coffee Cellar0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter0.5 km
  • Exeter St Thomas1.2 km
  • Exeter Central1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • County Hall0.2 km
  • County Hall0.2 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • County Hall0.3 km
  • Church0.4 km