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EX2 7UF

Russell Way

St Loyes

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Detailed insights for EX2 7UF

Overview

Postcode EX2 7UF 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 very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ludwell Valley Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Middlemoor & Sowton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Middlemoor & Sowton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from EX2 7UF.

Flood risk

No risk

Middlemoor & Sowton near EX2 7UF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX2 7UF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Digby and Sowton

N/A

Walking directions to Digby and Sowton
0.5 mi

Newcourt

N/A

Walking directions to Newcourt

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX2 7UF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLudwell Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Ludwell Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
1,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.82(+103%)
Shoplifting
65.9(+897%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.96(+161%)
Other theft
17.8(+216%)
Other crime
15.87(+862%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
88.45%
Chinese
7
2.53%
Other White
6
2.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.81%
African
4
1.44%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
44.05%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.25%
No qualifications
13
5.73%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
47.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
26.27%
Owns outright
30
25.42%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in St Loyes

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£344
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £365K

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.

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
Detached20£412,500£383
Semi-Detached37£330,000£359
Terraced28£272,500£343
Flats18£187,500£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£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
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£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
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 7UF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 7UF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202632, Lewis Crescent, Exeter, EX2 7TDTerracedFreehold£265,000
05 May 202638, Lewis Crescent, Exeter, EX2 7TDFlatsLeasehold£135,000
28 Nov 202513, Lewis Crescent, Exeter, EX2 7TDFlatsLeasehold£180,000
29 Sept 202559, Lewis Crescent, Exeter, EX2 7TDTerracedFreehold£300,000
16 May 202536, Lewis Crescent, Exeter, EX2 7TDFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the EX2 7UF postcode area, located within Middlemoor & Sowton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX2 7UF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryClyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWoodwater AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miSecondarySt Peter's Church of England Aided SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 7UF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX2 7UF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExtraRussell Way, Exeter, EX2 7EZWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Exeter district (2025-26).

Band A£1,587
Band B£1,851
Band C£2,115
Band D£2,380
Band E£2,909
Band F£3,438
Band G£3,967
Band H£4,760

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 7UF, 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 011GE01033234
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2025-05-01

Frequently asked questions about EX2 7UF

Is EX2 7UF (Middlemoor & Sowton) safe?

The area around EX2 7UF records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near EX2 7UF?

The median sale price around EX2 7UF in Middlemoor & Sowton is £300,000 (about £344 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX2 7UF?

There are 9 schools close to EX2 7UF, including Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School (Good), Woodwater Academy (Good) and St Peter's Church of England Aided School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX2 7UF?

The closest station to EX2 7UF is Digby and Sowton, about 721 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX2 7UF?

EX2 7UF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,869 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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Data Sources

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.