EX2 4AZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Friars Gate, 0.1km from Friars Green in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX2 4AZ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £227k. 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 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00101320 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIARS GATE, EX2 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIARS GATE, EX2 4AZ.
218
42
£ 38,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
EX2 4AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £227k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4AZ. The average age is 42.5. 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
£ 227,500
1 sales · Mean £ 227,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX2 4AZ is above average at 124 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 Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St David's CofE Primary School
St Thomas Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
West Exe Nursery School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.9 km
- Bendene Town House1.0 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- The Bendene Townhouse1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
175 nearby- The Range0.8 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.6 km
- Beijing Beijing1.0 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.7 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.7 km
- + 170 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Co-op (7831)1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Fika Exeter0.7 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.9 km
- Devon Larder1.0 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.7 km
- Spice Magic0.5 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.6 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.6 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Bon Gout0.6 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.7 km
- Revolution0.7 km
- The Mermaid0.7 km
- Vaults0.7 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.7 km
- Exeter Central0.9 km
- Exeter0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Holloway Street0.1 km
- Holloway Street0.1 km
- The Quay0.2 km
- South Street0.2 km
- George's Meeting House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24AZ · Data under Open Government Licence