Postcode EX2 8HY is located in an urban city, within the Alphington ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Alphington & Marsh Barton area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Marsh Barton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Valley Park.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,282 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from EX2 8HY.
Alphington & Marsh Barton near EX2 8HY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marsh Barton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Marsh Barton | N/A | Walking directions to Marsh Barton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Valley Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £363 per square foot) in Alphington area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £1,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £477,500 | £383 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £335,000 | £373 |
| Terraced | 39 | £283,000 | £347 |
| Flats | 7 | £175,000 | £280 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £154,000 | £259,000 | £207,450 |
| 2017 | £345,000 | £152,000 | £266,750 | £211,000 |
| 2018 | £337,000 | £154,000 | £273,775 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £350,000 | £155,000 | £275,000 | £225,000 |
| 2020 | £305,000 | £158,000 | £288,000 | £241,000 |
| 2021 | £390,000 | £162,500 | £305,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £170,000 | £337,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | £549,995 | £182,500 | £366,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £457,000 | £158,000 | £343,288 | £273,250 |
| 2025 | £451,500 | £170,000 | £330,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £480,000 | £175,000 | £287,500 | £237,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £301 | £238 | £283 | £241 |
| 2017 | £310 | £210 | £285 | £266 |
| 2018 | £321 | £254 | £293 | £263 |
| 2019 | £329 | £276 | £287 | £283 |
| 2020 | £324 | £272 | £293 | £284 |
| 2021 | £350 | £265 | £326 | £297 |
| 2022 | £403 | £255 | £367 | £332 |
| 2023 | £410 | £261 | £365 | £345 |
| 2024 | £386 | £289 | £382 | £344 |
| 2025 | £384 | £305 | £365 | £356 |
| 2026 | £331 | £280 | £393 | £351 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 8HY.
In the EX2 8HY postcode area, located within Alphington & Marsh Barton, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 8HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucy Jane Findlay
Alphington - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX2 8HY records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around EX2 8HY in Alphington & Marsh Barton is £322,500 (about £363 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to EX2 8HY, including Isca (Good), Matford Brook Academy and Alphington Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX2 8HY is Marsh Barton, about 568 m away.
EX2 8HY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,282 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 8HY is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lucy Jane Findlay (Labour and Co-operative Party).