Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

OLD MILL CLOSE, EX2 4BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MILL CLOSE, EX2 4BW.

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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 4BW 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

EX2 4BW is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 20.1% year-on-year.

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

EX2 4BW is a sought-after residential area on Old Mill Close, 0.4km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX2 4BW offers 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k, down 20.1% 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 4BW 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 4BW. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 449,250

18 sales · Mean £ 449,361

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

EX2 4BW has low crime rates — 31 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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

Outstanding569 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.0 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils1.3 km
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Isca

Good1008 pupils1.3 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.3 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils1.4 km
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West Exe School

Good1148 pupils1.4 km
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Wynstream School

Requires Improvement349 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Spar Quayside0.7 km
  • B and M Trail Ltd1.0 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Langmaids News1.0 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Bishops Blaize0.7 km
  • On the Waterfront0.4 km
  • Port Royal Inn0.1 km
  • The Malthouse0.7 km
  • Devon & Exeter Institution1.0 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Lutzys0.5 km
  • Quay Climbing Centre Cafe0.5 km
  • St Leonards Church0.2 km
  • Sundays0.5 km
  • + 72 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Veg Box Cafe0.5 km
  • Fika Exeter0.6 km
  • Chef & Grill1.0 km
  • Exeter South Street KFC1.0 km
  • Home Wok Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • St Andrews Hotel0.9 km
  • The Buckerell Lodge Hotel0.8 km
  • Southernhay House0.8 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter0.6 km
  • Exeter St Thomas1.0 km
  • Exeter Central1.4 km

Bus Stops

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