Postcode EX2 9LB is located in an urban city, within the Alphington ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the St Thomas West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Thomas West is £45,700 per year. The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Cowick Barton Playing Fields.
St Thomas West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
St Thomas West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in St Thomas West is £45,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from EX2 9LB.
St Thomas West near EX2 9LB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cowick Barton Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Cowick Barton Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Pinces Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Pinces Gardens |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £309,350 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 | 32 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £315,500 |
| Terraced | 43 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alphington
In the EX2 9LB postcode area, located within St Thomas West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 9LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Marsh Barton Road, Exeter, EX2 8LH | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 107 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8NH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 1A Princes Street East, Exeter, EX2 9ES | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Edwin Road, Exeter, EX2 8JF | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.