Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

MELBOURNE STREET, EX2 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE STREET, EX2 4DF.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX2 4DF 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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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX2 4DF spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 23.1% year-on-year.

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

EX2 4DF is a mixed residential area on Melbourne Street, 0.0km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00101350 (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 4DF. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 155,000

6 sales · Mean £ 158,833

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

Crime around EX2 4DF is moderate at 71 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 offences175
Anti-social behaviour83
Criminal damage and arson38
Other theft34
Public order21

school Local Schools

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

Outstanding569 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils1.0 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.1 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.2 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good1.3 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.4 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • St Andrews Hotel0.9 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.3 km
  • Jurys Inn Exeter0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

160 nearby
  • The Range0.9 km
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.8 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.8 km
  • Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.9 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • + 155 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Fika Exeter0.7 km
  • St Thomas Food Fight0.9 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.8 km
  • Spice Magic0.6 km
  • Waffle Master0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.7 km
  • Superdrug0.8 km
  • Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.6 km
  • Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.6 km
  • Bon Gout0.6 km
  • + 69 more
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Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.8 km
  • Revolution0.8 km
  • The Mermaid0.8 km
  • Vaults0.8 km
  • Ship Inn0.6 km
  • + 41 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter0.8 km
  • Exeter St Thomas0.8 km
  • Exeter Central1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Holloway Street0.1 km
  • Holloway Street0.1 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • The Quay0.3 km
  • South Street0.3 km