Postcode EX2 5GW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Belle Isle Park.
Wonford & St Loye's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Wonford & St Loye's has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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 5GW.
Wonford & St Loye's near EX2 5GW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Marsh Barton | N/A | Walking directions to Marsh Barton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Belle Isle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Belle Isle Park |
| 0.4 mi | County Hall Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to County Hall Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Ducke's Marsh | Small | Walking directions to Ducke's Marsh |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £506,250 | £378 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £275,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 17 | £245,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 11 | £199,000 | £313 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £487,000 | £379,950 | £205,000 | £210,000 |
| 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 | £199,000 | £267,500 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £506,250 | £272,500 | £280,000 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228 | £376 | £254 | £271 |
| 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 | £321 | £323 |
| 2026 | £378 | £373 | £326 | £299 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 5GW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 8, Veale Drive, Exeter, EX2 5GW | Flats | Leasehold | £199,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 17, Veale Drive, Exeter, EX2 5GW | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 21, Veale Drive, Exeter, EX2 5GW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 20, Veale Drive, Exeter, EX2 5GW | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 20, Veale Drive, Exeter, EX2 5GW | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the EX2 5GW postcode area, located within Wonford & St Loye's, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 5GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 32-34 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, EX2 6BH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 81 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, EX2 6AU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Exeter district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX2 5GW, 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 5GW records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5GW in Wonford & St Loye's is £275,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to EX2 5GW, including Wynstream Primary School Academy, Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School (Good) and Atkinson Secure Children's Home. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX2 5GW is Marsh Barton, about 1,252 m away.
EX2 5GW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,015 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 5GW is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicholas Williams (Reform UK).