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EX2 8DU

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St David's

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Overview

Postcode EX2 8DU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alphington & Marsh Barton is £49,431 per year. The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Valley Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Alphington & Marsh Barton has an average 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.

Crime level

8/10

Alphington & Marsh Barton has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Alphington & Marsh Barton is £49,431 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX2 8DU.

Flood risk

Low

Alphington & Marsh Barton near EX2 8DU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX2 8DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Exeter St Thomas

N/A

Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas
0.9 mi

Exeter Central

N/A

Walking directions to Exeter Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX2 8DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRiverside Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Riverside Valley Park
0.3 miBelle Isle ParkMediumWalking directions to Belle Isle Park
0.4 miCounty Hall GardensMediumWalking directions to County Hall Gardens

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
2,607.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
297.47(+4400%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.83(+174%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.4(-3%)
Other theft
14.26(+153%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.26(+120%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
77.37%
Other White
34
12.41%
Pakistani
4
1.46%
Other Asian
4
1.46%
Irish
4
1.46%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
52.78%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.54%
No qualifications
17
6.75%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
53.96%
Owns outright
36
25.9%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.27%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.44%
Social rents from council
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in St David's

Median price£232,500
Price per sq ft£325
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £318K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £325 per square foot) in St David's area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £765,000.

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 David's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£420,000£441
Detached1£316,000£358
Terraced34£289,750£343
Flats62£188,750£309

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St David's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St David's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£446,250£159,950£360,000£227,500
2017£412,225£163,000£277,000£275,000
2018£537,500£178,000£360,500£256,250
2019£510,000£180,250£273,000£236,000
2020£325,000£172,500£234,975£260,000
2021£412,500£195,000£443,000£287,500
2022£345,000£209,000£400,000£310,000
2023£461,250£185,750£460,000£304,000
2024£532,500£210,000£430,000£296,250
2025£560,000£187,500£425,000£301,500
2026£160,500£480,115£272,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St David's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St David's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314£281£272£260
2017£323£278£299£276
2018£276£300£312£296
2019£395£279£332£290
2020£363£284£321£288
2021£345£290£378£310
2022£391£336£498£330
2023£402£326£423£352
2024£420£355£453£343
2025£488£319£408£357
2026£284£400£326
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St David's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St David's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 8DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 8DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 20262, Exe View Cottages, Exeter, EX2 8DYTerracedFreehold£294,000
17 Dec 2025Flat 10, Compass Quay, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8GWFlatsLeasehold£250,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 40, Compass Quay, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8GWFlatsLeasehold£252,500
17 Jun 2025Flat 5, Compass Quay, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8GWFlatsLeasehold£315,000
17 Jun 2025Flat 46, Compass Quay, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8GWFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the EX2 8DU postcode area, located within Alphington & Marsh Barton, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX2 8DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)Academy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableAtkinson Secure Children's HomeSecure units

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableExeter Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 8DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX2 8DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miIcelandEdwin Road, Exeter, EX2 8JFWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miSparLeatside, Exeter, EX2 4ABWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAldiAlphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miCo-op FoodShooting Marsh Stile, Exeter, EX2 8BPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miM&S FoodhallCowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AHWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 8DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Rappert

St David's - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Steve Race

Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictExeterE07000041
Parliamentary ConstituencyExeterE14001231
WardSt David'sE05011020
ParishExeter, unparished areaE43000052
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Alphington & Marsh BartonE02004162
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Exeter 014DE01019971
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX2 8DU

Is EX2 8DU (Alphington & Marsh Barton) safe?

The area around EX2 8DU records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near EX2 8DU?

The median sale price around EX2 8DU in Alphington & Marsh Barton is £232,500 (about £325 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX2 8DU?

There are 19 schools close to EX2 8DU, including St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC), Atkinson Secure Children's Home and Exeter Cathedral School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX2 8DU?

The closest station to EX2 8DU is Exeter St Thomas, about 848 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX2 8DU?

EX2 8DU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,673 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX2 8DU (Alphington & Marsh Barton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX2 8DU is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Rappert (Green Party).

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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.