Postcode EX2 5PX is located in an urban city, within the St Loyes ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Middlemoor & Sowton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middlemoor & Sowton is £63,861 per year. The nearest station is Digby and Sowton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavitree Pleasure Ground.
Middlemoor & Sowton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Middlemoor & Sowton has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Middlemoor & Sowton is £63,861 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX2 5PX.
Middlemoor & Sowton near EX2 5PX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Digby and Sowton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Digby and Sowton | N/A | Walking directions to Digby and Sowton |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Ludwell Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Ludwell Valley Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £344 per square foot) in St Loyes area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £412,500 | £383 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £330,000 | £359 |
| Terraced | 28 | £272,500 | £343 |
| Flats | 18 | £187,500 | £288 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £375,000 | £146,000 | £241,000 | £234,000 |
| 2017 | £362,750 | £162,500 | £252,500 | £237,995 |
| 2018 | £410,000 | £169,000 | £273,000 | £238,000 |
| 2019 | £380,000 | £160,500 | £262,000 | £226,000 |
| 2020 | £364,750 | £155,000 | £273,250 | £260,040 |
| 2021 | £407,500 | £173,000 | £291,750 | £265,100 |
| 2022 | £448,500 | £182,750 | £330,000 | £293,750 |
| 2023 | £540,000 | £187,000 | £325,000 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | £457,500 | £200,000 | £335,000 | £280,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £191,500 | £332,000 | £270,500 |
| 2026 | £408,750 | £182,500 | £310,000 | £313,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295 | £227 | £262 | £251 |
| 2017 | £303 | £280 | £305 | £286 |
| 2018 | £308 | £270 | £294 | £301 |
| 2019 | £319 | £263 | £298 | £285 |
| 2020 | £320 | £245 | £285 | £274 |
| 2021 | £334 | £282 | £307 | £297 |
| 2022 | £355 | £311 | £352 | £355 |
| 2023 | £397 | £319 | £394 | £343 |
| 2024 | £370 | £310 | £366 | £343 |
| 2025 | £396 | £290 | £367 | £332 |
| 2026 | £392 | £316 | £344 | £339 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 5PX.
In the EX2 5PX postcode area, located within Middlemoor & Sowton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 5PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Honiton Road, Exeter, EX1 3EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Woodwater Lane, Exeter, EX2 5NG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 81 Hoker Road, Exeter, EX2 5JA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Burnthouse Lane, Wonford, Exeter, EX2 6NF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 72-74 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter, EX1 3HE | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Stephen Richards
St Loyes - Elected 7 May 2026
David Reed
Exmouth and Exeter East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX2 5PX records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around EX2 5PX in Middlemoor & Sowton is £300,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to EX2 5PX, including Woodwater Academy (Good), St Nicholas Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Peter's Church of England Aided School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX2 5PX is Digby and Sowton, about 1,440 m away.
EX2 5PX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,460 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East covering EX2 5PX is David Reed (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Stephen Richards (Liberal Democrats).
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.