Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

MAGDALEN ROAD, EX2 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALEN ROAD, EX2 4BJ.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX2 4BJ 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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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX2 4BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £615k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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

EX2 4BJ is a safe, established residential area on Magdalen Road, 0.5km from Newtown in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k, up 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00101215 (shared with 18 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 4BJ. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.8%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 655,000

15 sales · Mean £ 593,966

Detached

£ 290,000

2 sales · Mean £ 290,000

Terraced

£ 678,360

1 sales · Mean £ 678,360

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

EX2 4BJ has low crime rates — 35 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft19
Bicycle theft15

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils0.6 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.6 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils0.7 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils0.7 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils0.7 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils0.8 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good1.2 km
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Wynstream School

Requires Improvement349 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Wonford Inn0.9 km
  • Mount Radford0.6 km
  • Pig & Pickle0.5 km
  • Ship & Pelican0.6 km
  • The Heavy Tree0.6 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Fine Fillings (Main Hospital)0.7 km
  • P. E. O. C. Buffet Bar0.7 km
  • Savour Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • TLC Restaurant0.7 km
  • Waterside Buffet0.7 km
  • + 50 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
  • Lavis Newsagency0.6 km
  • Budgens Magdalen Road0.6 km
  • Nourish of Topsham0.6 km
  • St Leonards Bakery Ltd0.6 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Southernhay House1.0 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro1.0 km
  • Jurys Inn Exeter0.8 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Tesco Express (2620)0.7 km
  • European Shop0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Tesco (6061)1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • The Bengal0.5 km
  • Eddys Fast Food0.5 km
  • New Jumbo0.9 km
  • Chiipys1.0 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter0.6 km
  • St James’ Park1.3 km
  • Polsloe Bridge1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Manston Terrace0.0 km
  • Manston Terrace0.0 km
  • Livery Dole0.1 km
  • Livery Dole0.1 km
  • Grendon Road0.1 km