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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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £287,750 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-Detached21£308,700
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

EX28EJ

Willeys Avenue

EX28QT

Christow Road

EX28UX

Myrtle Close

EX28BH

Isca Road

EX28QG

Trusham Road

EX28SG

Mill Lane

EX28XH

St Michaels Close

EX28YH

Lackaborough Court

EX28ED

Matford Park Road

EX28AE

Royal Close

EX28BS

Haven Road

EX28HJ

Knowle Business Units

EX28QN

Marsh Green Road North

EX28TD

Dawlish Road

EX28FG

Vestry Drive

EX28FL

Steeple Drive

EX28FS

Thorverton Road

EX28UT

Ide Lane

EX28WG

Village Crescent

EX28YG

Hollowpits Court

EX28DL

Stream Court

EX28GW

Haven Road

EX28JW

Woodville Road

EX28NF

Fawcett Way

EX28SR

Fairfax Gardens

EX28XQ

Lovelace Gardens

EX28XY

Chestnut Court

EX28YQ

Barnstone Court

EX28BQ

Isca Road

EX28GE

Strawberry Avenue

EX28JY

Percy Road

EX28SS

Alphington

EX28BJ

Iris Avenue

EX28FD

Matford Park Road

EX28GF

Kenbury Drive

EX28PU

Grace Road West

EX28SB

Church Road

EX28TH

Powlesland Road

EX28YS

Oak Ridge

EX28BB

Monitor Close

EX28FE

Water Lane

EX28FU

Chantry Meadow

EX28HF

Thorverton Road

EX28TJ

Alphington

EX28GU

Waterside

EX28SF

Mandrake Close

EX28SW

Church Road

EX28BA

Chandlers Walk

EX28JF

Edwin Road

EX28AQ

Chudleigh Road

EX28AH

Thorverton Road

EX28JJ

Coverdale Road

EX28PP

Painters Court

EX28QE

Grace Road South

EX28BR

Marsh Green Road West

EX28BW

Isca Road

EX28DD

City Industrial Estate

EX28UJ

Courtenay Gardens

EX28YF

Tottons Court

EX28AY

Haven Road

EX28DP

Haven Road

EX28HY

Silverton Road

EX28SL

Cross View

EX28TB

Chapel Road

EX28PF

Manaton Close

EX28EW

Chamberlain Road

EX28FB

Midway Close

EX28FW

Tower Walk

EX28AG

Hennock Road North

EX28QX

Bridford Road

EX28UU

Denise Close

EX28UW

Aldens Road

EX28EP

Willeys Avenue

EX28FR

Chantry Meadow

EX28GZ

Waterside

EX28HZ

Alphington Road

EX28JS

Ebrington Road

EX28DQ

Mill Lane

EX28EB

Smiths Court

EX28NQ

Astor Place

EX28RU

Hennock Road East

EX28AA

Ashton Road

EX28GS

Alphington

EX28TA

Church Road

EX28DN

Diamond Road

EX28TE

Clapper Brook Lane

EX28TP

Cornmill Crescent

EX28YD

Smith Field Road

EX28FQ

Deacon Close

EX28GJ

Retail Park Close

EX28HB

Old Market Close

EX28LD

Exeter Trade Centre

EX28NB

Denbury Court

EX28QR

Alphin Brook Court

EX28TS

Chudleigh Road

EX28DA

Haven Road

EX28GG

Loram Way

EX28HD

Silverton Road

EX28JL

Ashwood Road

EX28JQ

Ebrington Road

Data Sources

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