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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 75 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
3/10
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
35.08(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.19(-13%)
Other theft
8.23(+46%)
Shoplifting
7.02(+5%)
Burglary
6.53(+139%)
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 117 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
Detached31£440,000
Flats10£170,000
Semi-Detached33£336,000
Terraced43£270,000

10 years median price trend in Alphington

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

All postcodes in Alphington

EX28UH

Courtenay Gardens

EX28UQ

Arundel Close

EX28XB

Willsdown 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

EX29LT

Broadway

EX28LA

Fortescue Road

EX28UF

Fairfield Road

EX28XE

Willsdown Road

EX28GB

Three Corner Place

EX28HP

Alphington Road

EX28NG

Anning Crescent

EX28NU

Marsh Barton Road

EX28RJ

Hennock Road East

EX28SH

Church Road

EX28TZ

Chudleigh Road

EX29HG

Cowick Lane

EX41LJ

Dunsford Road

EX29EB

Taunton Close

EX28PN

Marsh Green Road West

EX28RQ

Wheatsheaf Way

EX28UN

Aldens Road

EX28UZ

Alphington

EX28XG

Willsdown Road

EX29JX

Hatherleigh Road

EX29LE

Hatherleigh Road

EX29NX

Greenway

EX29RA

Balls Farm Road

EX29HS

Franklyn Drive

EX29LF

Hatherleigh Road

EX28JP

Ashwood Road

EX28SA

Alphington Road

EX28WF

City Place

EX28XN

Raglans

EX29JU

Hatherleigh Road

EX29LG

Hatherleigh Road

EX28PQ

Marsh Green Road East

EX28PW

Lustleigh Close

EX28UY

Midway Terrace

EX29JB

Balls Farm Road

EX28NR

Exton Road

EX28QA

Grace Road Central

EX28YX

Filmer Way

EX29LB

Beaworthy Close

EX28GN

Newton Centre

EX28TF

Legion Way

EX28WA

Oaktree Place

EX29NE

Parkway

EX29NH

Orchard Hill

EX28NT

Marsh Barton Road

EX29JP

Newlands Close

EX29NL

Broadway Hill

EX28NL

Sigford Road

EX28NZ

Alphington

EX28PE

Bradman Way

EX28YN

Smith Field Road

EX29JD

Crabb Lane

EX28DF

Grace Road Central

EX28LG

Retail Park Close

EX28LP

Yeoford Way

EX28SQ

Mandrake Road

EX28SY

Church Road

EX29DH

Cordery Road

EX29DJ

Cordery Road

EX29HQ

Webley Road

EX29JS

Shelley Close

EX29JY

Winkleigh Close

EX28RS

Powlesland Road

EX28UE

Fairfield Road

EX28XF

Waybrook Crescent

EX29DL

Barton Road

EX29JA

Balls Farm Road

EX28FN

Matford Way

EX28SE

Blenheim Road

EX29EA

Taunton Close

EX28HR

Alphington Road

EX28JZ

Fortescue Road

EX28QP

Christow Road

EX28UR

Ide Lane

EX41LH

Orchard Gardens

EX28AL

Yeoford Way

EX28LY

Kennford Road

EX28RG

Alphinbrook Road

EX28WB

Castle Park Way

EX29PL

Little Johns Cross Hill

EX28NP

Alphington

EX28PY

Budlake Road

EX28RL

Trusham Road

EX28YT

Hawthorn Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/02/2026.