Postcode EX2 8LX 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Riverside Valley Park.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has an average 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 110.2 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 326 ft away from EX2 8LX.
Alphington & Marsh Barton near EX2 8LX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Riverside Valley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Belle Isle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Belle Isle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pinces Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Pinces Gardens |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £364 per square foot) in Alphington area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £787,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £450,000 | £381 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £345,500 | £359 |
| Terraced | 41 | £270,000 | £349 |
| Flats | 8 | £168,000 | £300 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £154,500 | £255,000 | £209,975 |
| 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 | £450,000 | £168,000 | £340,000 | £287,500 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £160,000 | £280,000 | £237,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £301 | £231 | £289 | £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 | £310 | £354 | £355 |
| 2026 | £331 | £240 | £390 | £368 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 8LX.
In the EX2 8LX postcode area, located within Alphington & Marsh Barton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 8LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Edwin Road, Exeter, EX2 8JF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Marsh Barton Road, Exeter, EX2 8LH | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 107 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8JD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Trusham Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8RL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8LX, 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 8LX records about 110 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 8LX in Alphington & Marsh Barton is £330,000 (about £364 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to EX2 8LX, including West Exe School (Good), St Thomas Primary School (Good) and St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX2 8LX is Exeter St Thomas, about 959 m away.
EX2 8LX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,796 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 8LX 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).
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.