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EX2 7QX

Culm Grove

St Loyes

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Detailed insights for EX2 7QX

Overview

Postcode EX2 7QX is located in an urban city, within the St Loyes area of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Middlemoor & Sowton area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middlemoor & Sowton is £63,861 per year. The median sale price in St Loyes is £299,000 (around £357 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £228,750 and £365,750. The nearest station is Digby and Sowton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Middlemoor & Sowton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,954 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Middlemoor & Sowton has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Middlemoor & Sowton is £63,861 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from EX2 7QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Middlemoor & Sowton near EX2 7QX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Digby and Sowton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX2 7QX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Digby and Sowton

N/A

Walking directions to Digby and Sowton
0.8 mi

Newcourt

N/A

Walking directions to Newcourt

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
8,457.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.52(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.6(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.54(+16%)
Other theft
6.86(+22%)
Vehicle crime
2.74(-6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
82.42%
Other White
22
6.67%
Indian
9
2.73%
Other Asian
6
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.82%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
47.18%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.27%
No qualifications
17
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
44.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
36.29%
Owns outright
18
14.52%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.42%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in St Loyes

Median price: £299,000
Price per sq ft: £357
Sales (last 12 months): 84
Typical range (middle 50%): £229K – £366K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 (about £357 per square foot) in St Loyes area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Loyes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£387,500£374
Semi-Detached31£325,000£368
Terraced22£285,000£340
Flats15£180,000£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Loyes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Loyes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£376,500£147,500£240,000£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£331,000£273,000
2026£421,250£179,000£313,500£286,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Loyes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Loyes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295£230£268£252
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£333
2026£382£306£370£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Loyes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Loyes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 7QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 7QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 202635, Culm Grove, Exeter, EX2 7QXFlatsFreehold£222,500
06 Mar 202646, Culm Grove, Exeter, EX2 7QXTerracedFreehold£340,000
20 Jun 20259, Brockey Walk, Exeter, EX2 7PBTerracedFreehold£275,000
06 Jun 20254, Brockey Walk, Exeter, EX2 7PBFlatsLeasehold£243,000
24 Jul 202631, Heraldry Walk, Exeter, EX2 7QWFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the EX2 7QX postcode area, located within Middlemoor & Sowton, 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.

Nearby schools for EX2 7QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryClyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miSecondarySt Peter's Church of England Aided SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryWoodwater AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Exeter district.

Band A£1,664
Band B£1,941
Band C£2,218
Band D£2,495
Band E£3,050
Band F£3,604
Band G£4,159
Band H£4,991

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX2 7QX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Stephen Richards

St Loyes - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

David Reed

Exmouth and Exeter East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictExeterE07000041
Parliamentary ConstituencyExmouth and Exeter EastE14001232
WardSt LoyesE05011021
ParishExeter, unparished areaE43000052
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Middlemoor & SowtonE02004159
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Exeter 011FE01033232
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2005-06-01

Frequently asked questions about EX2 7QX

Is EX2 7QX (Middlemoor & Sowton) safe?

The area around EX2 7QX records about 42 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX2 7QX?

The median sale price around EX2 7QX in St Loyes is £299,000 (about £357 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX2 7QX?

There are 5 schools close to EX2 7QX, including Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School (Good), St Peter's Church of England Aided School (Good) and Woodwater Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to EX2 7QX?

The closest station to EX2 7QX is Digby and Sowton, about 461 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX2 7QX?

EX2 7QX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,954 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX2 7QX (Middlemoor & Sowton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East covering EX2 7QX 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).