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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 79 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
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
86.2(+1192%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.87(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.89(+32%)
Other theft
10.23(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.07(+24%)
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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 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
Detached22£445,000
Flats20£180,000
Semi-Detached24£309,350
Terraced51£270,000

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

EX28UH

Courtenay Gardens

EX28UQ

Arundel Close

EX28XB

Willsdown Road

EX28DS

Haven Road

EX28JD

Alphington Road

EX28JH

Ebrington Road

EX28JR

Ebrington Road

EX28QF

Alphinbrook Road

EX28US

Bate Close

EX28XA

Willsdown Road

EX28FF

Chantry Meadow

EX28ND

Silverton Road

EX28SD

Blenheim Road

EX28TL

Cornmill Crescent

EX28UB

Shillingford Road

EX28UL

Bennett Close

EX28YJ

Colands Court

EX28LA

Fortescue Road

EX28UF

Fairfield Road

EX28XE

Willsdown Road

EX28GB

Three Corner Place

EX28HP

Alphington Road

EX28NG

Anning Crescent

EX28NU

Marsh Barton Road

EX28AS

Alphington Street

EX28RJ

Hennock Road East

EX28SH

Church Road

EX28TZ

Chudleigh Road

EX28EU

Water Lane

EX28PN

Marsh Green Road West

EX28RQ

Wheatsheaf Way

EX28UN

Aldens Road

EX28UZ

Alphington

EX28XG

Willsdown Road

EX28BG

Water Lane

EX28AF

Gervase Avenue

EX28BX

Water Lane

EX28GY

Waterside

EX28JP

Ashwood Road

EX28SA

Alphington Road

EX28WF

City Place

EX28XN

Raglans

EX28BN

Williams Avenue

EX28PQ

Marsh Green Road East

EX28PW

Lustleigh Close

EX28UY

Midway Terrace

EX28EA

Chandlers Walk

EX28NR

Exton Road

EX28QA

Grace Road Central

EX28YX

Filmer Way

EX28EG

Tan Lane

EX28GN

Newton Centre

EX28TF

Legion Way

EX28WA

Oaktree Place

EX28ER

Fords Road

EX28NT

Marsh Barton Road

EX28EZ

Willeys Avenue

EX28GT

Haven Road

EX28GX

Waterside

EX28NL

Sigford Road

EX28NZ

Alphington

EX28PE

Bradman Way

EX28YN

Smith Field Road

EX28DF

Grace Road Central

EX28LG

Retail Park Close

EX28LP

Yeoford Way

EX28SQ

Mandrake Road

EX28SY

Church Road

EX28BE

Willeys Avenue

EX28RS

Powlesland Road

EX28UE

Fairfield Road

EX28XF

Waybrook Crescent

EX28BU

Water Lane

EX28FN

Matford Way

EX28SE

Blenheim Road

EX28BD

Water Lane

EX28HR

Alphington Road

EX28JZ

Fortescue Road

EX28QP

Christow Road

EX28UR

Ide Lane

EX28AL

Yeoford Way

EX28AR

Sydney Place

EX28EY

Tan Lane

EX28LY

Kennford Road

EX28RG

Alphinbrook Road

EX28WB

Castle Park Way

EX28BP

Haven Road

EX28BY

Water Lane

EX28NP

Alphington

EX28AP

Hampden Place

EX28BT

Haven Road

EX28DJ

Haven Road

EX28PY

Budlake Road

EX28RL

Trusham Road

EX28YT

Hawthorn Way

EX28FZ

Hammond Croft Way

EX28GD

Creely Close

EX28TX

Cludens Close

EX28EE

Cotfield Street

EX28EH

Water Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.