Postcode EX2 6LA 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 £283,000 (around £333 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £222,500 and £462,500. The nearest station is Marsh Barton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from EX2 6LA.
Countess Wear & Topsham near EX2 6LA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Marsh Barton | N/A | Walking directions to Marsh Barton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £283,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £525,000 | £376 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £280,000 | £325 |
| Terraced | 17 | £243,000 | £305 |
| Flats | 10 | £193,250 | £359 |
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 | £243,000 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | £187,500 | £283,000 | £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 | £426 | £330 | £321 | £325 |
| 2026 | £378 | £387 | £333 | £299 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 6LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 9, Exe Vale Road, Exeter, EX2 6LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £557,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 11, Exe Vale Road, Exeter, EX2 6LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £575,000 | |
| 24 May 2026 | 330, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 6HG | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 24, Chanter Court, Exeter, EX2 6NH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 23, Chanter Court, Exeter, EX2 6NH | Terraced | Freehold | £278,000 |
In the EX2 6LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Isca Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Countess Wear Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Wynstream Primary School Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX2 6LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 32-34 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, EX2 6BH | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 6LA, 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 6LA 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 6LA in Priory is £283,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to EX2 6LA, including Isca Academy (Good), Countess Wear Primary School (Requires improvement) and Wynstream Primary School Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX2 6LA is Marsh Barton, about 1,445 m away.
EX2 6LA 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 6LA is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicholas Williams (Reform UK).