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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

EX28AW

Manaton Close

EX28HE

Silverton Road

EX28JT

Courtenay Road

EX28TR

Aldens Green

EX28FT

Chantry Meadow

EX28FX

The Halt

EX28SN

Cross View

EX28TY

Chudleigh Road

EX28FJ

Lichgate Road

EX28GP

Haven Road

EX28QH

Trusham Road

EX28TG

Brookfield Gardens

EX28XD

Willsdown Road

EX28DG

Silverton Road

EX28JN

Ashwood Road

EX28NW

Trusham Road

EX28JA

Poplar Close

EX28JX

Courtenay Road

EX28NY

Marsh Green Road North

EX28YU

Ashleigh

EX28DX

Water Lane

EX28DY

Exe View Cottages

EX28NJ

Hennock Road North

EX28TW

Cornmill Crescent

EX28AB

Veitch Gardens

EX28FP

Canon Way

EX28SZ

Church Road

EX28UG

Arundel Close

EX28WJ

Nickleby Road

EX28AX

Haven Road

EX28FY

Wesley Way

EX28GH

Westcombe

EX26LT

Water Lane

EX28EN

Welcome Street

EX28JB

Alphington Road

EX28LN

Ashton Road

EX28QQ

Trusham Road

EX28QW

Cofton Road

EX28SJ

Church Road

EX28DE

Shooting Marsh Stile

EX28ES

Willeys Avenue

EX28FA

Ide Lane

EX28DU

Canal Banks

EX28FH

Pulpit Walk

EX28HA

Ebrington Road

EX28LH

Stone Lane Retail Park

EX28LW

Marsh Barton Road

EX28ST

Chapel Road

EX28XR

Alphington

EX28BZ

Water Lane

EX28DB

Water Lane

EX28GA

Moonhill Close

EX28JG

Ebrington Road

EX28NH

Alphington

EX28UP

Ide Lane

EX28GQ

Dawlish Road

EX28GR

Haven Road

EX28LX

Exton Road

EX28PT

Marsh Green Road West

EX28YE

Two Acre Court

EX28JE

Alphington Road

EX28TT

Powlesland Road

EX28AD

Veitch Gardens

EX28RB

Trusham Road

EX28TU

Chudleigh Road

EX28BL

Isca Road

EX28LB

Yeoford Way

EX28TN

Cornmill Crescent

EX28XJ

Rectory Drive

EX28NE

Fawcett Way

Data Sources

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