At a Glance
Average Property Price - EX2
£346,467
56
National percentile
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - EX
£977
45
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - EX2
£40,630
61
National percentile
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EX
4.6%
6
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EX2
2.1%
22
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EX
3.5%
23
National percentile
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — EX2
Top 5 streets in EX2 ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matford Road | £3,000,000 |
| 2 | Marlborough Road | £1,163,250 |
| 3 | Penleonard Close | £1,100,000 |
| 4 | Matford Avenue | £1,091,667 |
| 5 | Ark Royal Avenue | £1,028,750 |
Highest Monthly Sales — EX2
The highest-value transaction recorded in EX2 for each of the last 5 months.
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in EX2 is £344,000, close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.3% annually—notably below the national average, reflecting more modest capital appreciation than the wider market. Transaction volumes have declined, with 607 sales in the latest year compared to a ten-year average of 769, suggesting a moderately less active market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents in the broader EX area stand at £964, slightly below the national median. Rental growth over the past decade has averaged 3.5% per year, outpacing the slowest-growing regions but trailing the strongest performers. Flat yield has risen to 4.4%, up from a ten-year average of 3.9%, indicating a modest improvement in rental returns in recent times.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in EX2 is £40,630, slightly above the national average. The price-to-income ratio has crept up to 9.2x from 9.0x in 2016, suggesting property has become marginally less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has improved, however, with the rent-to-income ratio falling from 27.7% in 2016 to 27% today.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably higher proportion of young adults aged 16–24 (14.6% versus 11.0% nationally), reflecting the presence of the University of Exeter. The professional workforce is unusually strong at 25.4%, well above the national average of 20.5%. The under-15 population is slightly lighter than national norms, and the private rental tenure is above average at 24.8%, consistent with a university-influenced demographic.