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Living in Exeter: Property Area Guide

Devon, South West · Population 130,400

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

Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital

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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