Postcode EX2 8GY is located in an urban city, within the St David's area 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 median sale price in St David's is £240,000 (around £333 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,250 and £349,000. The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bullmeadow.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,703 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 8.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX2 8GY.
Alphington & Marsh Barton near EX2 8GY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| 0.6 mi | Exeter Central | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter Central |
| 1 mi | Exeter St David's | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St David's |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bullmeadow | Small | Walking directions to Bullmeadow |
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Green | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Green |
| 0.4 mi | Southernhay Park | Small | Walking directions to Southernhay Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £333 per square foot) in St David's area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £420,000 | £422 |
| Terraced | 31 | £308,000 | £337 |
| Flats | 59 | £195,000 | £324 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £446,250 | £159,950 | £327,500 | £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 | £568,750 | £191,000 | £425,000 | £333,750 |
| 2026 | — | £182,250 | £430,000 | £294,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £314 | £278 | £278 | £266 |
| 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 | £507 | £318 | £408 | £366 |
| 2026 | — | £329 | £402 | £335 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 8GY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 80, Waterside, Exeter, EX2 8GY | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 18, Waterside, Exeter, EX2 8GU | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 28, Waterside, Exeter, EX2 8GU | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 95, Waterside, Exeter, EX2 8GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 9, Clipper Quay, The Quay, Exeter, EX2 4AP | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the EX2 8GY postcode area, located within Alphington & Marsh Barton, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Exeter Cathedral School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Thomas Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX2 8GY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Leatside, Exeter, EX2 4AB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Shooting Marsh Stile, Exeter, EX2 8BP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Zer0 Exeter | 127 Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3JQ | Walking directions to Zer0 Exeter |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 115-116 Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3JQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Newham Stores | 12-13 South Street, Exeter, EX1 1DZ | Walking directions to Newham Stores |
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 8GY, 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
The area around EX2 8GY 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, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around EX2 8GY in St David's is £240,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to EX2 8GY, including Exeter Cathedral School, St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (Good) and St Thomas Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX2 8GY is Exeter St Thomas, about 590 m away.
EX2 8GY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,703 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 8GY is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Rappert (Green Party).