Postcode EX1 2BE is located in an urban city, within the Newtown and St Leonard's ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Exeter area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 278.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Exeter is £42,918 per year. The nearest station is St James Park (Exeter) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Northernhay Gardens.
Central Exeter has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,708 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Central Exeter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 278.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Exeter is £42,918 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX1 2BE.
Central Exeter near EX1 2BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St James Park (Exeter) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St James Park (Exeter) | N/A | Walking directions to St James Park (Exeter) |
| 0.6 mi | Exeter Central | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter Central |
| 0.8 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Northernhay Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Northernhay Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Belmont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Belmont Park |
| 0.5 mi | Regent's Park | Small | Walking directions to Regent's Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Newtown and St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £3,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £545,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £214,750 |
| Detached | 12 | £1,050,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown and St Leonard's
In the EX1 2BE postcode area, located within Central Exeter, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX1 2BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Saunders Stores Ltd | 30 Clifton Road, Exeter, EX1 2BW | Walking directions to Saunders Stores Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 71-73 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6PL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Family Shop | 129 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RY | Walking directions to Family Shop |
| 0.1 mi | 168 Oriental | 3 Summerland Street, Exeter, EX1 2AT | Walking directions to 168 Oriental |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | 140-141 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RT | Walking directions to Food Plus |
Annual council tax rates for Exeter district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX1 2BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bernadette Chelvanayagam
Newtown & St Leonard's - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.