EX2 4AS is a mixed residential area on Colleton Hill, 0.1km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.
EX2 4AS is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £510k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00101351 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLETON HILL, EX2 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLETON HILL, EX2 4AS.
249
38
£ 57,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4AS 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 4AS is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4AS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 488,000
5 sales · Mean £ 481,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX2 4AS is moderate at 60 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
St David's CofE Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
West Exe Nursery School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
- Southernhay House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
145 nearby- The Range0.8 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.8 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.9 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.9 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- + 140 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Fika Exeter0.6 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road1.0 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.9 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.9 km
- Spice Magic0.7 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.8 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.6 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Bon Gout0.6 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.9 km
- Revolution0.9 km
- The Mermaid0.9 km
- Vaults0.9 km
- Ship Inn0.7 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.8 km
- Exeter St Thomas0.8 km
- Exeter Central1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Holloway Street0.2 km
- Holloway Street0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- Church0.3 km
- The Quay0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24AS · Data under Open Government Licence