Postcode EX2 9EJ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,986 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
St Thomas East has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.6% 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 9EJ.
St Thomas East near EX2 9EJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| 0.9 mi | Exeter Central | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cowick Barton Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Cowick Barton Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Pinces Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Pinces Gardens |
| 0.3 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 9EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | 10, Ferndale Road, Exeter, EX2 9BW | Terraced | Freehold | £264,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 36, Ferndale Road, Exeter, EX2 9BW | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 12, Princes Street North, Exeter, EX2 9AL | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 6, Princes Square, Exeter, EX2 9AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Brooks Corner, Princes Square, Exeter, EX2 9AN | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 |
In the EX2 9EJ postcode area, located within St Thomas East, there are 7 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. | |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Montgomery Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX2 9EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 1A Princes Street East, Exeter, EX2 9ES | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Prospect Place, Exeter, EX4 1HZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AJ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Edwin Road, Exeter, EX2 8JF | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 9EJ, 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 9EJ records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around EX2 9EJ 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 9EJ, 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 9EJ is Exeter St Thomas, about 410 m away.
EX2 9EJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,986 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 9EJ is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Reed (Green Party).