Postcode report
EX2 4DD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About EX2 4DD: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX2 4DD is a postcode in St David's, Exeter, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX2 4DD, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX2 4DD are local prosperity and health, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EX2 4DD is based on Exeter 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,346 residents, 4,381 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 33% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near EX2 4DD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £332k from 66 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX2 4DD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX2 4DD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EX2 4DD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 22 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EX2 4DD
Is EX2 4DD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EX2 4DD?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX2 4DD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near EX2 4DD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for EX2 4DD?
LocaleIQ matched EX2 4DD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX2 4DD?
The latest median sold price is £332k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX2 4DD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 22 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.