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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

EX28YG

Hollowpits Court

EX29DG

Larch Road

EX29HF

Cowick Lane

EX28XJ

Rectory Drive

EX28GH

Westcombe

EX28TT

Powlesland Road

EX28HR

Alphington Road

EX28XQ

Lovelace Gardens

EX28YU

Ashleigh

EX29LG

Hatherleigh Road

EX28PU

Grace Road West

EX29JZ

Hatherleigh Road

EX28XA

Willsdown Road

EX28PN

Marsh Green Road West

EX26LT

Water Lane

EX28HE

Silverton Road

EX28LD

Exeter Trade Centre

EX41LG

Dunsford Road

EX28NE

Fawcett Way

EX28HP

Alphington Road

EX28SH

Church Road

EX41TW

Dunsford Road

EX28SD

Blenheim Road

EX28LA

Fortescue Road

EX29JP

Newlands Close

EX28FS

Thorverton Road

EX29LU

Broadway

EX28FU

Chantry Meadow

EX28NJ

Hennock Road North

EX28LX

Exton Road

EX28XN

Raglans

EX29PX

Perridge Close

EX29PW

Dunsford Road

EX28UW

Aldens Road

EX28QF

Alphinbrook Road

EX28YX

Filmer Way

EX28GB

Three Corner Place

EX29LF

Hatherleigh Road

EX28TB

Chapel Road

EX28PT

Marsh Green Road West

EX29DL

Barton Road

EX29DY

Wellington Road

EX28QR

Alphin Brook Court

EX28QE

Grace Road South

EX29JS

Shelley Close

EX28TX

Cludens Close

EX28UF

Fairfield Road

EX28WG

Village Crescent

EX28SA

Alphington Road

EX29JX

Hatherleigh Road

EX28HZ

Alphington Road

EX28SQ

Mandrake Road

EX28QW

Cofton Road

EX28SB

Church Road

EX28XH

St Michaels Close

EX28PW

Lustleigh Close

EX28JL

Ashwood Road

EX29NY

Greenway

EX28GE

Strawberry Avenue

EX28JB

Alphington Road

EX29NJ

Cowick Hill

EX29NZ

Greenway

EX28FG

Vestry Drive

EX29NR

Broadway

EX28QT

Christow Road

EX28WJ

Nickleby Road

EX29PJ

Little Johns Cross Hill

EX28FP

Canon Way

EX28PE

Bradman Way

EX28NA

Alphington Road

EX29LZ

Broadway

EX29PL

Little Johns Cross Hill

EX29RF

Alphington

EX28AL

Yeoford Way

EX28JE

Alphington Road

EX28TU

Chudleigh Road

EX28TL

Cornmill Crescent

EX28SJ

Church Road

EX28PQ

Marsh Green Road East

EX28YH

Lackaborough Court

EX28RG

Alphinbrook Road

EX29FE

Cowick Court

EX28LP

Yeoford Way

EX29RA

Balls Farm Road

EX28HA

Ebrington Road

EX28RS

Powlesland Road

EX28JH

Ebrington Road

EX29NT

Broadway

EX28TS

Chudleigh Road

EX29LB

Beaworthy Close

EX29NF

Parkway

EX28SY

Church Road

EX29JJ

Newhayes Close

EX29NB

Parkway

EX29HD

Cowick Lane

EX28JD

Alphington Road

EX28TY

Chudleigh Road

EX28JS

Ebrington Road

EX28HY

Silverton Road

EX28ST

Chapel Road

Data Sources

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