exeter EX2 Postcodes

Exeter (EX2)

The EX2 postcode area is located in the Exeter postcode town region, within the county of Devon, and contains a total of 1775 individual postcodes.

There are 25 electoral wards in the EX2 postcode area, including Axminster, Barnstaple, Beaworthy, Bideford, Braunton, Bude, Budleigh Salterton, Chulmleigh, Colyton, Crediton, Cullompton, Dawlish, Exeter, Exmouth, Holsworthy, Honiton, Ilfracombe, Lynmouth, Lynton, North Tawton, Okehampton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, South Molton, Tiverton, Torrington, Umberleigh, Winkleigh, Woolacombe which come under the local authority of the Exeter Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in EX2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of EX2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The EX2 postcode in the Exeter district covers the suburbs of Exwick, Redhills and part of Exeter City Centre. Exwick is a residential suburb of Exeter located to the northwest of the city centre and is close to the University of Exeter's Streatham campus. It has a mixture of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments which have been built over the last few decades. Redhills is situated just North of Exwick and covers a large area overlooking Exeter city centre. The area has a mix of family homes, terraced house and flat properties from the 19th century.

Exeter city centre itself is a mix of modern city centre shops, cafes and restaurants and many historic buildings which have survived since medieval times, such as Rougemont Castle and Exeter Cathedral. The Exeter Quayside is a popular spot for people living in the EX2 postcode as it has a variety of restaurants, bars and activities to keep people entertained. The town centre also has a range of independent retailers and boutique stores, and is home to the Princesshay shopping centre with its popular variety of high street stores.

The EX2 postcode is in close proximity to the M5 motorway, providing easy access to other towns and cities in the South West of England. It is ideally located for those who commute or travel to the universities in the area, as well as those seeking employment opportunities. The Exeter Science Park on the outskirts of the city is a leading business park, with a range of innovative, hi-tech companies based there.

Exeter's public transport links are excellent with regular bus services and trains to other parts of the city. Exeter St David's Train Station is located in the heart of the city and provides direct links to London in less than two and a half hours and other major cities. Buses travel to Exeter's surrounding rural towns and villages with ease, offering a much-valued service for those living out of the city.

The area offers a wide array of outdoor leisure activities with the nearby parks of Northernhay and Belmont Park offering open green spaces and excellent views over the city of Exeter. The Haldon Forest Park also offers plenty of walking routes and cycle paths. The nearby Exe Estuary provides further space for outdoor activities such as paddling, fishing, sailing and bird watching. Golf courses are scattered throughout the EX2 postcode and there is plenty of space for all types of watersports available, including kayaking and paddle boarding.

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