Postcode EX2 9BE 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 low crime levels, with around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cowick Barton Playing Fields.
St Thomas East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,893 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
St Thomas East has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX2 9BE.
St Thomas East near EX2 9BE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cowick Barton Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Cowick Barton Playing Fields |
| 0.3 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 9BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 6, Cowick Road, Exeter, EX2 9BE | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 14, Cowick Road, Exeter, EX2 9BE | Terraced | Freehold | £259,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 28, Cowick Road, Exeter, EX2 9BE | Terraced | Freehold | £262,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 2, Fairfield Terrace, Exeter, EX2 9BD | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 51A, Church Road, Exeter, EX2 9BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the EX2 9BE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Thomas Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Montgomery Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX2 9BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Prospect Place, Exeter, EX4 1HZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter, EX4 1AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 1A Princes Street East, Exeter, EX2 9ES | Walking directions to Premier |
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 9BE, 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 9BE records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX2 9BE in St Thomas is £263,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to EX2 9BE, including St Thomas Primary School (Good), West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation (Outstanding) and Montgomery Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX2 9BE is Exeter St Thomas, about 259 m away.
EX2 9BE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,893 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 9BE is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Reed (Green Party).