Postcode EX2 5BX is located in an urban city, within the Priory ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Wonford & St Loye's area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 274.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wonford & St Loye's is £51,466 per year. The nearest station is Marsh Barton, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ludwell Valley Park.
Wonford & St Loye's has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Wonford & St Loye's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 274.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wonford & St Loye's is £51,466 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX2 5BX.
Wonford & St Loye's near EX2 5BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marsh Barton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ludwell Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Ludwell Valley Park |
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £276,500 (about £325 per square foot) in Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £552,500 | £376 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £277,500 | £322 |
| Flats | 10 | £269,000 | £330 |
| Terraced | 20 | £252,500 | £324 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £500,000 | £385,000 | £203,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | £507,500 | £344,950 | £193,750 | £210,000 |
| 2018 | £509,100 | £330,950 | £215,000 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £520,000 | £174,950 | £216,500 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £410,000 | £359,245 | £252,500 | £215,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £358,000 | £250,000 | £355,000 |
| 2022 | £580,000 | £260,228 | £262,500 | £270,500 |
| 2023 | £565,000 | £265,000 | £255,000 | £252,500 |
| 2024 | £585,000 | £210,000 | £265,000 | £267,000 |
| 2025 | £630,000 | £215,000 | £266,500 | £246,500 |
| 2026 | £475,000 | £436,475 | £295,000 | £265,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280 | £376 | £254 | £265 |
| 2017 | £324 | £381 | £253 | £261 |
| 2018 | £326 | £361 | £271 | £286 |
| 2019 | £367 | £262 | £264 | £293 |
| 2020 | £348 | £379 | £289 | £256 |
| 2021 | £373 | £381 | £294 | £322 |
| 2022 | £405 | £350 | £334 | £325 |
| 2023 | £396 | £340 | £336 | £307 |
| 2024 | £383 | £315 | £334 | £318 |
| 2025 | £437 | £330 | £322 | £324 |
| 2026 | £374 | £461 | £326 | £305 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 5BX.
In the EX2 5BX postcode area, located within Wonford & St Loye's, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 5BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 81 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, EX2 6AU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Burnthouse Lane, Wonford, Exeter, EX2 6NF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 81 Hoker Road, Exeter, EX2 5JA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 32-34 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, EX2 6BH | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 EX2 5BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicholas Williams
Priory - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX2 5BX records about 274 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX2 5BX in Wonford & St Loye's is £276,500 (about £325 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to EX2 5BX, including Chestnut Nursery (Good), Wynstream Primary School Academy and Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX2 5BX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,375 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX2 5BX is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicholas Williams (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.