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About

Alphington ward lies on the western edge of Exeter, bordering the River Exe and the countryside of Devon. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments from different eras. Its main thoroughfare is Alphington Road, which connects it directly to the city centre and carries significant daily traffic. The ward includes the village-like core of Alphington itself, which retains a distinct local high street with essential shops and services.

The landscape is characterised by the steep, wooded slopes of Exwick Hill, which offers views across the city. A notable feature is the presence of the historic Alphington Cottages, a row of thatched cob buildings dating back centuries. Recreation is served by local playing fields and the proximity to riverside paths along the Exe, leading towards the canal basin and Countess Wear.

Area overview

On average Alphington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alphington is £49,251 per year. There are 2 schools in Alphington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Alphington is home to around 8,266 people, with a population density of about 1,459.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alphington Population
8,266
Population density
1,459.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.68(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.91(-7%)
Other theft
8.71(+55%)
Shoplifting
8.35(+26%)
Public order
7.14(+9%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,554
91.4%
Other White
350
4.23%
Irish
51
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
44
0.53%
Total population: 8,265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,061
29.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,219
17.55%
No qualifications
1,196
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
966
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
754
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 6,947

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,471
41.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,126
31.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
552
15.52%
Social rents from council
179
5.03%
Other social rented
139
3.91%
Total households: 3,556

Property prices in Alphington

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Alphington area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £787,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alphington 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached34£333,000
Terraced47£275,000
Detached37£440,000
Flats10£168,000

10 years median price trend in Alphington

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

All postcodes in Alphington

EX29JN

Newhayes Close

EX28UH

Courtenay Gardens

EX29JW

Cowick Lane

EX28DQ

Mill Lane

EX28RJ

Hennock Road East

EX29HQ

Webley Road

EX29NN

Cowick Hill

EX28TW

Cornmill Crescent

EX29NX

Greenway

EX28WF

City Place

EX28FW

Tower Walk

EX28HB

Old Market Close

EX28GJ

Retail Park Close

EX28WA

Oaktree Place

EX28UY

Midway Terrace

EX41LJ

Dunsford Road

EX28AG

Hennock Road North

EX29JQ

Woodbury View

EX29DH

Cordery Road

EX41LH

Orchard Gardens

EX28DG

Silverton Road

EX28QH

Trusham Road

EX28ED

Waterbridge Court

EX28SS

Alphington

EX29JT

Rexona Close

EX28TD

Dawlish Road

EX28US

Bate Close

EX28PF

Manaton Close

EX28GD

Creely Close

EX29RD

Doctors Walk

EX28FD

Matford Park Road

EX28YE

Two Acre Court

EX28SL

Cross View

EX29NG

Cowick Hill

EX28ND

Silverton Road

EX28YQ

Barnstone Court

EX28NR

Exton Road

EX29LY

Broadway

EX29NU

Broadway

EX28JG

Ebrington Road

EX29HG

Cowick Lane

EX29HB

Cowick Lane

EX29LE

Hatherleigh Road

EX28TR

Aldens Green

EX28TZ

Chudleigh Road

EX29LD

Hatherleigh Road

EX28NZ

Johns Grove

EX28XG

Willsdown Road

EX29PA

Greenway

EX29PN

Dunsford Road

EX28TP

Cornmill Crescent

EX28UN

Aldens Road

EX28TJ

Alphington

EX28SE

Blenheim Road

EX28NY

Marsh Green Road North

EX28TE

Clapper Brook Lane

EX29RG

Little John's Cross Hill

EX28UR

Ide Lane

EX28JF

Edwin Road

EX28JW

Woodville Road

EX29LQ

Hatherleigh Road

EX28YS

Oak Ridge

EX29HS

Franklyn Drive

EX28UG

Arundel Close

EX28LW

Marsh Barton Road

EX28UP

Ide Lane

EX29EA

Taunton Close

EX28PY

Budlake Road

EX28JA

Poplar Close

EX29JE

Saint Hill Close

EX28YN

Smith Field Road

EX29NE

Parkway

EX29JU

Hatherleigh Road

EX28NQ

Astor Place

EX28QG

Trusham Road

EX28FB

Midway Close

EX28GN

Newton Centre

EX28UE

Fairfield Road

EX28AH

Thorverton Road

EX28LH

Stone Lane Retail Park

EX28AB

Veitch Gardens

EX29HZ

Balls Farm Road

EX29HE

Cowick Lane

EX29NW

Vuefield Hill

EX29NL

Broadway Hill

EX28TA

Church Road

EX28AW

Manaton Close

EX28JP

Ashwood Road

EX28HF

Thorverton Road

EX29SW

Ide Lane

EX28XR

Alphington

EX29NA

Broadway

EX29JD

Crabb Lane

EX28TH

Powlesland Road

EX28UJ

Courtenay Gardens

EX28YD

Smith Field Road

EX28AA

Ashton Road

EX28JQ

Ebrington Road

EX28SZ

Church Road

EX28SF

Mandrake Close

Data Sources

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