About EX2 9BA
EX2 9BA scores 60/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Co-op Exeter - Cowick Street about 2 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EX2 9BA is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,492 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 36 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is St Thomas Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 20 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST THOMAS MEDICAL GROUP, about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is FRANKLYN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, about 9 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 2 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Exeter St Thomas Rail Station (Train, about 2 minutes' walk away). There are also 41 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is low (about 48 dB Lden).
There are 21 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 22.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is St Thomas the Apostle's Church, about 2 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.7 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 35 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Aldi and others. The nearest is Co-op Exeter - Cowick Street, about 2 minutes' walk away. A public library is within a short walk.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore EX2 9BA on NestScope.