Postcode EX2 9AG is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas area of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the St Thomas East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Thomas East is £48,862 per year. The median sale price in St Thomas is £263,000 (around £319 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £315,000. The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cowick Barton Playing Fields.
St Thomas East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,973 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
St Thomas East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.3 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 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Thomas East is £48,862 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 216 ft away from EX2 9AG.
St Thomas East near EX2 9AG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| 0.8 mi | Exeter Central | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter Central |
| 1 mi | Exeter St David's | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St David's |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cowick Barton Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Cowick Barton Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Pinces Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Pinces Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | St Thomas Pleasure Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Thomas Pleasure Ground |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 (about £319 per square foot) in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £425,000 | £342 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £342,500 | £347 |
| Terraced | 69 | £262,000 | £313 |
| Flats | 19 | £172,000 | £319 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £306,000 | £169,000 | £226,575 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £148,500 | £240,000 | £213,000 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £155,000 | £242,650 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £287,000 | £160,000 | £265,000 | £220,375 |
| 2020 | £332,500 | £147,000 | £252,500 | £225,000 |
| 2021 | £370,000 | £166,000 | £275,000 | £237,500 |
| 2022 | £467,375 | £172,500 | £292,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | £465,000 | £184,750 | £305,000 | £277,500 |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £184,250 | £303,500 | £263,500 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £183,000 | £329,000 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £525,000 | £168,475 | £342,500 | £264,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £246 | £314 | £245 | £231 |
| 2017 | £275 | £273 | £265 | £240 |
| 2018 | £275 | £267 | £270 | £258 |
| 2019 | £310 | £252 | £274 | £246 |
| 2020 | £288 | £299 | £270 | £256 |
| 2021 | £331 | £291 | £290 | £274 |
| 2022 | £414 | £302 | £323 | £299 |
| 2023 | £315 | £323 | £346 | £314 |
| 2024 | £385 | £316 | £324 | £309 |
| 2025 | £372 | £342 | £354 | £310 |
| 2026 | £342 | £276 | £347 | £314 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 9AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2026 | 13, Oxford Street, Exeter, EX2 9AG | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 49, Oxford Street, Exeter, EX2 9AG | Terraced | Freehold | £243,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 37, Oxford Street, Exeter, EX2 9AG | Terraced | Freehold | £208,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 16, Cecil Road, Exeter, EX2 9AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 39, Cecil Road, Exeter, EX2 9AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the EX2 9AG postcode area, located within St Thomas East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | St Thomas Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Montgomery Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2013. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX2 9AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Shooting Marsh Stile, Exeter, EX2 8BP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 9AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jack Reed
St Thomas - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX2 9AG records about 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9AG in St Thomas is £263,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to EX2 9AG, including St Thomas Primary School (Good), Montgomery Primary School (Good) and West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX2 9AG is Exeter St Thomas, about 156 m away.
EX2 9AG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,973 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 9AG is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Reed (Green Party).