Postcode EX4 2RE is located in an urban city, within the Exwick ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Exwick & Foxhayes area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Exwick & Foxhayes is £51,296 per year. The nearest station is Exeter St David's, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Birks Bank Arboretum.
Exwick & Foxhayes has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,412 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Exwick & Foxhayes has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Exwick & Foxhayes is £51,296 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX4 2RE.
Exwick & Foxhayes near EX4 2RE 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 David's located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Exeter St David's | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St David's |
| 0.8 mi | Exeter Central | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birks Bank Arboretum | Medium | Walking directions to Birks Bank Arboretum |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £244,750 (about £324 per square foot) in Exwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £573,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £342,500 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £282,500 | £328 |
| Terraced | 56 | £228,500 | £318 |
| Flats | 8 | £139,000 | £321 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £292,500 | £122,500 | £212,500 | £178,000 |
| 2017 | £310,000 | £138,750 | £224,875 | £184,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £137,750 | £233,500 | £186,000 |
| 2019 | £341,000 | £127,500 | £233,500 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £168,500 | £232,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £142,000 | £265,000 | £205,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £146,750 | £315,000 | £235,875 |
| 2023 | £392,500 | £160,000 | £280,000 | £230,500 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £149,000 | £280,000 | £232,000 |
| 2025 | £357,500 | £135,000 | £295,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £134,000 | £280,000 | £222,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £223 | £250 | £265 | £238 |
| 2017 | £267 | £268 | £268 | £246 |
| 2018 | £283 | £256 | £293 | £267 |
| 2019 | £253 | £258 | £285 | £267 |
| 2020 | £286 | £274 | £287 | £279 |
| 2021 | £348 | £273 | £313 | £290 |
| 2022 | £327 | £289 | £348 | £328 |
| 2023 | £361 | £295 | £358 | £333 |
| 2024 | £356 | £285 | £347 | £314 |
| 2025 | £341 | £314 | £345 | £332 |
| 2026 | £333 | £306 | £315 | £318 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 2RE.
In the EX4 2RE postcode area, located within Exwick & Foxhayes, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 2RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 26 Red Cow Road, Exeter, EX4 4AZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | The Shop | 6 Isambard Parade, Exeter, EX4 4BX | Walking directions to The Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Kinnerton Way, Exeter, EX4 2PR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, EX4 4QS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 5-9 Winchester Avenue, Exeter, EX4 2DQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for EX4 2RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Graeme Knott
Exwick - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX4 2RE records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 EX4 2RE in Exwick & Foxhayes is £244,750 (about £324 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to EX4 2RE, including Exwick Heights Primary School (Good), Exeter College (Outstanding) and University of Exeter (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX4 2RE is Exeter St David's, about 515 m away.
EX4 2RE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,412 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 EX4 2RE is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Graeme Knott (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.