Living in EX2, Exeter
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX2 in Exeter. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Exeter: £280,982, down 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX2
100 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £400,000 and a range from £90,000 to £860,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 BROOKE AVENUE, EX2 6DA | semi-detached | £251,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 8 KING HENRYS ROAD, EX2 6AL | detached | £520,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 10 WAGON HILL WAY, EX2 5GS | terraced | £425,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 36 HAMILTON AVENUE, EX2 6BQ | terraced | £243,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 12 SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EX2 6BP | semi-detached | £242,500 | 2026-04-13 |
| 3 MILLSTREAM, EX2 6GD | semi-detached | £387,000 | 2026-04-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
47 schools within 3 miles , of which 53% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe School | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Woodwater Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Thomas Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Whipton Barton Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Exminster Community Primary | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England School | Secondary | Good | 2.2 mi |
26 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Exeter Cathedral School, Exeter Pre-Prep School, Exeter School, The Maynard School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near EX2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Exeter.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.8% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
200 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Exeter's figures.
Common questions about EX2
What is the average house price in EX2?
The average sold price in Exeter is £280,982 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX2?
Prices in Exeter are down 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX2?
The median of 100 recorded sales around central EX2 in the last 2 years is £400,000, ranging from £90,000 to £860,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX2?
47 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX2, and 53% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX2?
200 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EX2 at risk of flooding?
Central EX2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 53% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £400,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 200 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX2 safe?
200 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX2 or EX1, EX2 or EX4, EX2 or EX3.
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