EX2 4AF is a sought-after residential area on Veitch Close, 0.4km from Wonford in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k. 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 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00171920 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VEITCH CLOSE, EX2 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VEITCH CLOSE, EX2 4AF.
315
35
£ 57,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4AF 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
EX2 4AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4AF. The average age is 35.0. 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
£ 378,000
8 sales · Mean £ 389,750
Flat
£ 123,112
3 sales · Mean £ 120,801
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX2 4AF has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
Wynstream School
Isca
Chestnut Nursery
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Newtown Primary School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd (2871)0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Budgens Magdalen Road0.8 km
- Nourish of Topsham0.8 km
- St Leonards Bakery Ltd0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Buckerell Lodge Hotel0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Exeter Fast Food0.8 km
- Ivor Dewdney0.8 km
- New Orient0.9 km
- Rainbow House0.8 km
- Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Millbrook Village Management Ltd1.0 km
- Fine Fillings (Main Hospital)0.6 km
- P. E. O. C. Buffet Bar0.6 km
- Savour Coffee Shop0.6 km
- St Leonards Church0.8 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Port Royal Inn0.8 km
- Wonford Inn0.9 km
- Mount Radford0.8 km
- Pig & Pickle0.9 km
- Ship & Pelican1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.3 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.7 km
- Exeter Central1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lucombe House0.1 km
- Geneva Close0.3 km
- Geneva Close0.3 km
- Victoria Park Road0.3 km
- Fleming Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24AF · Data under Open Government Licence