Postcode EX2 6GA is located in an urban city, within the Priory area of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Countess Wear & Topsham area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Countess Wear & Topsham is £56,298 per year. The median sale price in Priory is £281,500 (around £328 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £456,250. The nearest station is Marsh Barton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Valley Park.
Countess Wear & Topsham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,342 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Countess Wear & Topsham has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Countess Wear & Topsham is £56,298 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from EX2 6GA.
Countess Wear & Topsham near EX2 6GA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Marsh Barton | N/A | Walking directions to Marsh Barton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Valley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ludwell Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Ludwell Valley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Northbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Northbrook Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £281,500 (about £328 per square foot) in Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £520,000 | £378 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £275,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 15 | £243,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 9 | £199,000 | £330 |
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 | £707,500 | £199,000 | £267,500 | £244,000 |
| 2026 | £506,250 | £272,500 | £281,500 | £244,000 |
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 | £426 | £330 | £321 | £324 |
| 2026 | £378 | £373 | £330 | £294 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 6GA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 13, Gate Reach, Exeter, EX2 6GA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 16, Gate Reach, Exeter, EX2 6GA | Detached | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 16, Millstream, Exeter, EX2 6GD | Detached | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 3, Millstream, Exeter, EX2 6GD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £387,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 5, Millstream, Exeter, EX2 6GD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £396,500 |
In the EX2 6GA postcode area, located within Countess Wear & Topsham, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Isca Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Wynstream Primary School Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Nursery | Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2017. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX2 6GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 32-34 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, EX2 6BH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 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 6GA, 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 6GA records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.
The median sale price around EX2 6GA in Priory is £281,500 (about £328 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to EX2 6GA, including Isca Academy (Good), Wynstream Primary School Academy (Good) and Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX2 6GA is Marsh Barton, about 835 m away.
EX2 6GA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,342 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 6GA is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicholas Williams (Reform UK).