Postcode EX2 8YJ 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 high crime levels, with around 71.2 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 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,269 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Alphington & Marsh Barton has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from EX2 8YJ.
Alphington & Marsh Barton near EX2 8YJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Marsh Barton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £308,700 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 | 36 | £318,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alphington
In the EX2 8YJ 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 8YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 30 Myrtle Close, Exeter, EX2 8UX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.