EX2 4DJ is a safe, established residential area on Larkbeare Road, 0.2km from Larkbeare in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.
Day-to-day life in EX2 4DJ has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX2 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00101351 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARKBEARE ROAD, EX2 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKBEARE ROAD, EX2 4DJ.
249
38
£ 57,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX2 4DJ 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 4DJ 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. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX2 4DJ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX2 4DJ has low crime rates — 43 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.
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
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
West Exe School
Isca
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.9 km
- The Buckerell Lodge Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- The Range0.8 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Chopstix Noodle bar0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Herbies1.0 km
- + 108 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco Metro (2486)1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Fika Exeter0.6 km
- St Thomas Food Fight1.0 km
- Spice Magic0.8 km
- Alibaba0.9 km
- Dos Bros Burritos0.7 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- JJB Sports Plc1.0 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.7 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.7 km
- Bon Gout0.7 km
- Magdalen Road Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Ship Inn0.9 km
- The Turks Head0.9 km
- Little Drop Of Poison0.9 km
- Samuel Jones Ale & Smoke House0.5 km
- The Chevalier Inn0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.6 km
- Exeter St Thomas0.9 km
- Exeter Central1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
- Holloway Street0.3 km
- Holloway Street0.3 km
- County Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX24DJ · Data under Open Government Licence