# EX2 Exeter EX2 demonstrates moderate market characteristics within the broader UK property landscape, ranking at the 38th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 48.2/100. The district has recorded five-year price growth of 1.8% CAGR, whilst rental growth has significantly outpaced capital appreciation at 4.6% CAGR. Population expansion remains limited at 0.7% over five years, suggesting modest demand pressures. The area remains classified in the pre-cursor gentrification stage, indicating early-stage development potential rather than established regeneration. These metrics suggest a rental-focused market where income yields currently exceed capital growth, with limited demographic expansion driving property demand relative to other UK regions.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Exeter · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by demand.
123 planning applications submitted in EX2 over the last six months.
- Certificate of Lawfulness for non-compliance with agricultural tieJun 2026 · pending
- Demolish approximately 3m section of cob wall and reinstate approximately 6m meters of cob wall on the north east/south west elevation and an additional 3m around the corner on the south east/north west elevationJun 2026 · pending
Exeter (EX2) common questions
Is Exeter up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Exeter (EX2) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 48/100 (Average), in the top 64% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Exeter safe?
Exeter has a safety score of 18/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Exeter?
The average property price in Exeter (EX2) is £296k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Exeter?
The median monthly rent in Exeter (EX2) is £937 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Exeter?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Exeter (EX1), Exeter (EX4), Exeter (EX5), Exeter (EX6), Ottery St Mary (EX11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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