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Alphington & Marsh Barton

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About

Alphington is a residential suburb southwest of Exeter city centre, primarily consisting of housing estates and local amenities. The area is bordered by the River Exe to the east and the A379 road, providing a main route into the city. It contains several schools, parks, and a traditional village centre with shops and pubs, serving its local community. The presence of the river and associated walking paths contributes to its character.

Adjacent to Alphington, Marsh Barton is a major employment and industrial trading estate, one of the largest in the South West. It is a key commercial zone with numerous retail warehouses, trade suppliers, light industrial units, and car dealerships. The area is dominated by its functional infrastructure, including the Exeter Canal and main railway line running through it. Its redevelopment includes new pedestrian and cycle routes improving connectivity to the city.

Area overview

On average Alphington & Marsh Barton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alphington & Marsh Barton is £49,431 per year. There are 1 schools in Alphington & Marsh Barton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alphington & Marsh Barton is home to around 6,937 people, with a population density of about 1,375.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alphington & Marsh Barton Population
6,937
Population density
1,375.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
76.11(+1051%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.46(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.89(+33%)
Other theft
11.24(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.51(+31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,058
87.27%
Other White
430
6.19%
Other Asian
53
0.76%
Other
49
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.66%
Total population: 6,942

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,975
33.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,047
17.6%
No qualifications
995
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
768
12.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
585
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 5,949

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,100
34.33%
Owns with a mortgage
840
26.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
818
25.53%
Other social rented
199
6.21%
Social rents from council
153
4.78%
Total households: 3,204

Property prices in Alphington & Marsh Barton

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 in Alphington & Marsh Barton area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alphington & Marsh Barton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alphington & Marsh Barton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats24£191,000
Terraced48£261,500
Detached27£450,000
Semi-Detached20£322,500

10 years median price trend in Alphington & Marsh Barton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alphington & Marsh Barton.

All postcodes in Alphington & Marsh Barton

EX28HA

Ebrington Road

EX28GU

Waterside

EX28NJ

Hennock Road North

EX28QE

Grace Road South

EX28AY

Haven Road

EX28EN

Welcome Street

EX28NT

Marsh Barton Road

EX28BQ

Isca Road

EX28US

Bate Close

EX28FP

Canon Way

EX28PY

Budlake Road

EX28DS

Haven Road

EX28DP

Haven Road

EX28DQ

Mill Lane

EX28TN

Cornmill Crescent

EX28GS

Alphington

EX28FA

Ide Lane

EX28AQ

Chudleigh Road

EX28GQ

Dawlish Road

EX28NZ

Johns Grove

EX28RL

Trusham Road

EX28SS

Alphington

EX28NH

Alphington

EX28LB

Yeoford Way

EX28AL

Yeoford Way

EX28BP

Haven Road

EX28NF

Fawcett Way

EX28UE

Fairfield Road

EX28JT

Courtenay Road

EX28BN

Williams Avenue

EX28EB

Smiths Court

EX28HB

Old Market Close

EX28BD

Water Lane

EX28GE

Strawberry Avenue

EX28LP

Yeoford Way

EX26LT

Water Lane

EX28SA

Alphington Road

EX28YJ

Colands Court

EX28TF

Legion Way

EX28GD

Creely Close

EX28DA

Haven Road

EX28TH

Powlesland Road

EX28AG

Hennock Road North

EX28GT

Haven Road

EX28HY

Silverton Road

EX28UF

Fairfield Road

EX28PQ

Marsh Green Road East

EX28UH

Courtenay Gardens

EX28EP

Willeys Avenue

EX28UN

Aldens Road

EX28JE

Alphington Road

EX28FS

Thorverton Road

EX28QX

Bridford Road

EX28AA

Ashton Road

EX28LD

Exeter Trade Centre

EX28SH

Church Road

EX28SJ

Church Road

EX28RS

Powlesland Road

EX28BT

Haven Road

EX28AW

Manaton Close

EX28BJ

Iris Avenue

EX28EZ

Willeys Avenue

EX28BA

Chandlers Walk

EX28WA

Oaktree Place

EX28FQ

Deacon Close

EX28JF

Edwin Road

EX28FR

Chantry Meadow

EX28ND

Silverton Road

EX28TZ

Chudleigh Road

EX28HR

Alphington Road

EX28XQ

Lovelace Gardens

EX28FU

Chantry Meadow

EX28TT

Powlesland Road

EX28SD

Blenheim Road

EX28EY

Tan Lane

EX28TD

Dawlish Road

EX28QF

Alphinbrook Road

EX28NU

Marsh Barton Road

EX28BH

Isca Road

EX28FF

Chantry Meadow

EX28YF

Tottons Court

EX28GY

Waterside

EX28YH

Lackaborough Court

EX28HE

Silverton Road

EX28JR

Ebrington Road

EX28JN

Ashwood Road

EX28FN

Matford Way

EX28FY

Wesley Way

EX28JW

Woodville Road

EX28UW

Aldens Road

EX28DD

City Industrial Estate

EX28SQ

Mandrake Road

EX28QA

Grace Road Central

EX28YX

Filmer Way

EX28XG

Willsdown Road

EX28NQ

Astor Place

EX28XE

Willsdown Road

EX28BE

Willeys Avenue

EX28TR

Aldens Green

EX28XB

Willsdown Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.