Postcode EX2 8QE 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 106.5 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 Marsh Barton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ducke's Marsh.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,881 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 296 ft away from EX2 8QE.
Alphington & Marsh Barton near EX2 8QE 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 0.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ducke's Marsh | Small | Walking directions to Ducke's Marsh |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Alphington area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £787,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £333,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £275,000 |
| Detached | 37 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £168,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alphington
In the EX2 8QE postcode area, located within Alphington & Marsh Barton, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 8QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Trusham Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8RL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Powlesland Road, Exeter, EX2 8TT | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 8QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucy Jane Findlay
Alphington - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.