Postcode EX2 6AR (Exeter)

Map showing EX2 6AR and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX2 6AR is located in Exeter, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. EX2 6AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX2 6AR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EX2 6AR as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to EX2 6AR is Veale Drive which is centered 119 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wyvern Barracks and is 103 m away. The closest railway station is Exeter St Thomas Rail Station, 2.01 km away.

The closest primary school to EX2 6AR (for ages 11 and under) is Wynstream School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 16, 2020.

The local pub for residents of EX2 6AR is The Red Lion Inn and is 11.98 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 2, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hotstuff and is 12.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 29, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for EX2 6AR is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX2 6AR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX2 6AR, and the approximate distance away.

Veale Drive 119 m
Buckerell Avenue 158 m
Cowper Avenue 176 m
Gras Lawn 208 m
Alice Templer Close 216 m
Dickens Drive 218 m
Watson Place 220 m
Burns Avenue 224 m
Curie Mews 230 m
Jennifer Close 259 m
Ellards Close 260 m
Earl Richard's Road North 280 m
Tennyson Avenue 282 m
Fleming Way 293 m
Masterson Street 302 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX2 6AR

Introduction June 2000
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX2 6AR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wynstream School Requires improvement
(January 16, 2020)
467 m
Isca Good
(October 19, 2016)
471 m
Magdalen Court School Requires improvement
(July 4, 2019)
690 m
Exeter School 811 m
Belong School Devon Requires improvement
(July 15, 2021)
856 m
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) 874 m
Southbrook School Good
(October 12, 2017)
1.16 km
The Maynard School 1.35 km
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy Outstanding
(July 10, 2015)
1.37 km
Woodwater Academy Good
(July 3, 2018)
1.53 km
Infocus School Special Measures
(December 12, 2019)
1.59 km
Newtown Primary School Requires improvement
(September 15, 2021)
1.63 km
Exeter Cathedral School 1.65 km
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Outstanding
(April 30, 2008)
1.66 km
Ladysmith Junior School Good
(November 14, 2018)
1.7 km
St Thomas Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
1.98 km
Exeter Mathematics School Outstanding
(January 26, 2017)
2.01 km
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery Good
(September 29, 2016)
2.07 km
West Exe School 2.1 km
St Peter's Church of England Aided School Good
(November 13, 2019)
2.18 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX2 6AR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Bunker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 10, 2019
9.75 km
The Olive Branch Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 18, 2019
10.14 km
Veg In A Box Distributors/Transporters 4
Good
February 19, 2016
10.66 km
F. Friend Sons Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
July 14, 2021
10.82 km
The Fire Fighters Charity Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
10.88 km
Central Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
September 8, 2021
11.06 km
Downes Crediton Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
11.71 km
The Old Bakery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 18, 2019
11.93 km
The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 2, 2021
11.98 km
The Cridford Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 11, 2019
12 km
Tesco Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
February 21, 2022
12.17 km
Tesco Family Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 7, 2022
12.17 km
The Red Deer Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
April 7, 2022
12.31 km
Hotstuff Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 29, 2020
12.34 km
ALS GRILL Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
12.35 km
Turning Tides Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
12.49 km
Creedy Court Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 18, 2021
12.52 km
Sandford Orchards Manufacturers/packers 2
Needs Improvement
March 6, 2018
12.65 km
Upton Farm Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 19, 2014
12.68 km
Hayley's Bakes Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
December 8, 2020
12.81 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX2 6AR - Data from Apr 2022

Wyvern Barracks Bus Stop/Station 103 m
Wyvern Barracks Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Buckerell Lodge Hotel Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Buckerell Lodge Hotel Bus Stop/Station 218 m
Fleming Way Bus Stop/Station 267 m
Exeter St Thomas Rail Station Rail 2.01 km
Exeter Central Rail Station Rail 2.14 km
Exeter Central Rail Station Rail 2.18 km
Topsham Ferry Landing Ferry 4.43 km
Topsham Ferry Landing Ferry 4.43 km
Topsham Lock Ferry Landing Ferry 4.45 km
Exeter International Airport Air 7.01 km
Plymouth City Airport Air 53.27 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX2 6AR - Data from Dec 2021

Salmon Pool Inland Water 599 m
Duck's Marsh Wetland 656 m
Pyne's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
Knowle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.21 km
Church Path Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Constitutional Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.06 km
Kiln Close Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.14 km
Clyst Heathfield Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.15 km
Peamore Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.26 km
Pearce's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.33 km
Little Silver Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.37 km
Grassway Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.49 km
Grassway Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.52 km
Middle Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.57 km
Upper Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX2 6AR - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.71227200
Longitude -3.51135400
OS Easting 293390
OS Northing 0091383
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8906
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Exeter
County Electorial Division Wonford & St. Loyes ED
Electoral Ward Priory
Local Authority District Exeter
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Heart of the South West
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Devon and Cornwall

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000041
Travel To Work Area Exeter

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Devon
Cancer Alliance Peninsula
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Devon
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Devon CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Exeter BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Exeter BUASD
Workplace Zone E33048932
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Exeter 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Exeter 013B
Output Area / Small Area 5A3