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Area guide · Exeter

Living in Exeter

A snapshot of life in Exeter, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Exeter is a city in Exeter, South West with a population of 126,522. The average house price is £356,050 and the overall crime rate is 96.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Exeter ranks

Population

126,522

Avg House Price

£356,050

Crime Rate

96.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

63.6%

Avg Download Speed

434 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,616.7

Median Age

47.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Exeter's detached homes (£543,205) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£197,652).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Exeter prices have risen 22% over the last 9 years (£292,184 → £356,050).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£543,205	£475,000	478
Semi-Detached	£346,011	£327,745	513
Terraced	£295,253	£275,000	817
Flat	£197,652	£178,000	303

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Exeter is 96.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Exeter: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	32
Primary	26
Secondary	6
% Top two bands	63.6%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Alphington Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Bowhill Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Countess Wear Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Exwick Heights Primary School	Primary	Good
Isca Academy	Secondary	Good
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School	Primary	Requires improvement
Ladysmith Junior School	Primary	Requires improvement
Monkerton Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Montgomery Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Newtown Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery	Primary	Good
St David's CofE Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St James School	Secondary	Good
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)	Primary	No rating available
St Luke's Church of England School	Secondary	Good
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Peter's Church of England Aided School	Secondary	Good
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery	Primary	No rating available
St Thomas Primary School	Primary	Good
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School	Primary	No rating available
Stoke Hill Junior School	Primary	Good
Thomas Hall School	Secondary	Requires improvement
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Requires improvement
West Exe School	Secondary	Good
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Whipton Barton Junior School	Primary	Good
Willowbrook School	Primary	Requires improvement
Woodwater Academy	Primary	Good
Wynstream Primary School Academy	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Exeter averages 434 Mbps — 334% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Exeter homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.6
% Rated C or Above	62.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,196

Demographics & Economy

Population	126,522
Median Age	47.1
Median Household Income	£28,616.7
Employment Rate	53.6%
Owner Occupied	66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Exeter?

The average house price in Exeter is £356,050 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Exeter?

The most affordable entry point in Exeter is a flat, with an average price of £197,652.

Is Exeter a safe place to live?

Exeter has a recorded crime rate of 96.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Exeter?

Exeter has 32 schools in total, with 63.6% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Exeter?

Average broadband download speeds in Exeter are around 434 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.7% of premises.

How big is Exeter?

Exeter is a settlement in Exeter with a population of approximately 126,522.

Most compared with

How does Exeter stack up against its neighbours?

Bovey Tracey

Exeter

House price: £409,052 · £356,050
Crime rate: N/A · 96
Distance: 11.5 mi

Budleigh Salterton

Exeter

House price: £474,884 · £356,050
Crime rate: N/A · 96
Distance: 10.4 mi

Chudleigh

Exeter

House price: £324,012 · £356,050
Crime rate: N/A · 96
Distance: 9.1 mi

Cranbrook (East Devon)

Exeter

House price: £356,050 · £356,050
Crime rate: N/A · 96
Distance: 5.1 mi

Crediton

Exeter

House price: £355,256 · £356,050
Crime rate: N/A · 96
Distance: 7.6 mi

Cullompton

Exeter

House price: £349,742 · £356,050
Crime rate: N/A · 96
Distance: 10.7 mi

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