House Prices in Exeter
£310,000
Average
£490,000
Detached
£320,000
Semi-Detached
£270,000
Terraced
£195,000
Flat
Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.
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About Exeter
Exeter is the economic hub of Devon and the wider South West peninsula. The university is Russell Group, the Met Office is headquartered here, and there is a growing science and tech sector. Property is expensive by Devon standards but offers excellent quality of life with city amenities and easy countryside and coast access.
Lifestyle & Things to Do
Exeter is a historic cathedral city with a modern outlook. The medieval cathedral, underground passages, and Roman walls provide layers of history. Gandy Street is the quirky independent shopping lane. The quayside along the Exe has been beautifully restored with restaurants, pubs, and cycle paths. Dartmoor National Park is 20 minutes away, and the coast is 30 minutes.
Transport & Commuting
Exeter St Davids connects to London Paddington in around 2h 15m, with connections to Bristol, Plymouth, and Cornwall. Exeter Airport has domestic and European flights. The M5 terminates at Exeter, connecting to the A30 (Cornwall) and A38 (Plymouth).
Train to London
2h 15m to London Paddington
Nearest Motorway
M5, A30, A38
Schools & Education
Top Schools
- Exeter School
- Maynard School
- St Peter's Church of England School
Universities
- University of Exeter
Healthcare
Best Areas to Live in Exeter
St Leonard's
Pennsylvania
Topsham
Heavitree
Pinhoe
Alphington
Property Buying Tips for Exeter
St Leonard's and Pennsylvania are the premium inner suburbs. Heavitree and Pinhoe offer good family homes. Topsham, a few miles south, is a stunning riverside village that commands higher prices. For first-time buyers, Alphington and St Thomas offer better value. Cranbrook, the new town east of Exeter, has modern affordable housing.
Local Authority
Council
Exeter City Council
Council Tax
£1,830 (Band D)
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