Postcode EX2 8LG 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.4 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Cowick Barton Playing Fields.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.4% 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.
The average income per household in Alphington & Marsh Barton is £49,431 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from EX2 8LG.
Alphington & Marsh Barton near EX2 8LG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cowick Barton Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Cowick Barton Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Pinces Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Pinces Gardens |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £309,350 in Alphington area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,750 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £316,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alphington
In the EX2 8LG postcode area, located within Alphington & Marsh Barton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 8LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 107 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0 mi | The Food Warehouse | Marsh Barton Road, Exeter, EX2 8LH | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 1A Princes Street East, Exeter, EX2 9ES | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Edwin Road, Exeter, EX2 8JF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8NH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.