Postcode EX2 8BD is located in an urban city, within the St David's ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Alphington & Marsh Barton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alphington & Marsh Barton is £49,431 per year. The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Riverside Valley Park.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alphington & Marsh Barton is £49,431 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 322 ft away from EX2 8BD.
Alphington & Marsh Barton near EX2 8BD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Riverside Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Valley Park |
| 0.2 mi | Belle Isle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Belle Isle Park |
| 0.4 mi | County Hall Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to County Hall Gardens |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in St David's area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £438,000 |
| Flats | 74 | £182,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £425,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £285,500 |
10 year median price trend in St David's
In the EX2 8BD postcode area, located within Alphington & Marsh Barton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 8BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Trusham Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8RL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Edwin Road, Exeter, EX2 8JF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | The Food Warehouse | Marsh Barton Road, Exeter, EX2 8LH | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 8BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Rappert
St David's - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.