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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

EX28JY

Percy Road

EX28FZ

Hammond Croft Way

EX28UX

Myrtle Close

EX28FQ

Deacon Close

EX28QN

Marsh Green Road North

EX28NG

Anning Crescent

EX29NH

Orchard Hill

EX28JJ

Coverdale Road

EX28LY

Kennford Road

EX29HJ

Cowick Lane

EX28NF

Fawcett Way

EX29LA

Hatherleigh Road

EX28SN

Cross View

EX28NH

Alphington

EX28AD

Veitch Gardens

EX28FL

Steeple Drive

EX28QA

Grace Road Central

EX29DU

Wellington Road

EX29RB

Wheatsheaf Way

EX41LQ

Dunsford Road

EX28FJ

Lichgate Road

EX29JR

Hatherleigh Road

EX28FT

Chantry Meadow

EX28JR

Ebrington Road

EX28FR

Chantry Meadow

EX28NW

Trusham Road

EX28TN

Cornmill Crescent

EX29JB

Balls Farm Road

EX29HR

Franklyn Drive

EX29NP

Cowick Hill

EX28TG

Brookfield Gardens

EX28BR

Marsh Green Road West

EX28UQ

Arundel Close

EX28FF

Chantry Meadow

EX29DX

Wellington Road

EX41LF

Dunsford Road

EX28JN

Ashwood Road

EX28NU

Marsh Barton Road

EX29DJ

Cordery Road

EX29DZ

Wellington Road

EX28FX

The Halt

EX28JT

Courtenay Road

EX29PB

Littleway

EX28UT

Ide Lane

EX28RQ

Wheatsheaf Way

EX28SG

Mill Lane

EX28XD

Willsdown Road

EX28XB

Willsdown Road

EX28QX

Bridford Road

EX28HJ

Knowle Business Units

EX28LN

Ashton Road

EX28NB

Denbury Court

EX28YT

Hawthorn Way

EX28FN

Matford Way

EX28AQ

Chudleigh Road

EX29JG

Cowick Lane

EX28FA

Ide Lane

EX29HY

Cowick Lane

EX28UB

Shillingford Road

EX28XY

Chestnut Court

EX29JY

Winkleigh Close

EX28GQ

Dawlish Road

EX29DN

Larch Road

EX29JL

Newhayes Close

EX28GA

Moonhill Close

EX28XE

Willsdown Road

EX29JF

Cowick Lane

EX28RL

Trusham Road

EX28YF

Tottons Court

EX28AE

Royal Close

EX29JA

Balls Farm Road

EX28LG

Retail Park Close

EX28QP

Christow Road

EX28FY

Wesley Way

EX28JX

Courtenay Road

EX28DF

Grace Road Central

EX28HD

Silverton Road

EX28YJ

Colands Court

EX28RU

Hennock Road East

EX28NL

Sigford Road

EX28QQ

Trusham Road

EX28GF

Kenbury Drive

EX28RB

Trusham Road

EX29JH

Newhayes Close

EX28JZ

Fortescue Road

EX28UU

Denise Close

EX28SR

Fairfax Gardens

EX28SW

Church Road

EX28XF

Waybrook Crescent

EX29PH

Hambeer Lane

EX29NQ

Cowick Hill

EX28WB

Castle Park Way

EX28TF

Legion Way

EX28GG

Loram Way

EX28NT

Marsh Barton Road

EX29LX

Franklyn Close

EX29ND

Orchard Hill

EX28NP

Alphington

EX28LB

Yeoford Way

EX28UZ

Alphington

Data Sources

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