Postcode EX2 5JH 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.4 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 Polsloe Bridge, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Heavitree Pleasure Ground.
Wonford & St Loye's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,114 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Wonford & St Loye's has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.0% 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 5JH.
Wonford & St Loye's near EX2 5JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heavitree Pleasure Ground | Large | Walking directions to Heavitree Pleasure Ground |
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 5JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, Old St. Loyes, Salters Road, Exeter, EX2 5SZ | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 13, Cranbrook Road, Exeter, EX2 5HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £491,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | The Brambles, St Loyes Road, Exeter, EX2 5HA | Detached | Freehold | £354,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 3, St Loyes Road, Exeter, EX2 5HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £428,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 2, St Loyes Road, Exeter, EX2 5HA | Detached | Freehold | £580,000 |
In the EX2 5JH postcode area, located within Wonford & St Loye's, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 5JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Woodwater Lane, Exeter, EX2 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Honiton Road, Exeter, EX1 3EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 81 Hoker Road, Exeter, EX2 5JA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Burnthouse Lane, Wonford, Exeter, EX2 6NF | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 5JH, 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 5JH records about 89 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 5JH 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 17 schools close to EX2 5JH, including Woodwater Academy (Good), Chestnut Nursery (Good) and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX2 5JH is Polsloe Bridge, about 1,426 m away.
EX2 5JH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,114 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 5JH is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicholas Williams (Reform UK).