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About

Broadclyst ward encompasses a largely rural landscape north of Exeter, characterised by farmland, wooded valleys, and scattered villages like Broadclyst itself and Westwood. The area includes parts of the Killerton estate, with its historic house and parkland managed by the National Trust, contributing to the open, green character. Several small streams feed into the River Clyst, which runs through the parish.

The ward's settlement pattern is defined by traditional villages, with a notable concentration of thatched roof cottages in areas like Broadclyst village centre. The presence of Clyst Vale Community College and a major regional hospital on its eastern edge are significant local institutions. Transport routes, including the M5 motorway and main railway line, trace its western boundary, connecting it to Exeter and beyond while marking a distinct perimeter.

Area overview

On average Broadclyst has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadclyst is £65,497 per year. There are 4 schools in Broadclyst: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Broadclyst is home to around 7,083 people, with a population density of about 113.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadclyst Population
7,083
Population density
113.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.3(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.58(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.73(-28%)
Public order
9.18(+40%)
Other theft
7.06(+25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,564
92.67%
Other White
206
2.91%
Other Asian
39
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.51%
White and Black African (mixed)
28
0.4%
Total population: 7,083

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,039
36.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,114
19.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
892
15.93%
No qualifications
632
11.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
510
9.11%
Total 16+ residents: 5,599

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,136
40.33%
Owns outright
757
26.87%
Other social rented
324
11.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
303
10.76%
Social rents from council
124
4.4%
Total households: 2,817

Property prices in Broadclyst

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £435K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £356 per square foot) in Broadclyst area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadclyst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached74£455,000£360
Semi-Detached38£329,750£343
Terraced50£260,000£360
Flats7£187,500£300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadclyst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadclyst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379,000£277,873£222,498
2017£385,000£181,995£272,498£248,000
2018£381,500£200,998£295,000£245,153
2019£385,000£177,000£284,995£242,995
2020£369,973£171,500£283,995£245,975
2021£374,995£189,995£289,998£258,000
2022£425,000£196,500£340,000£260,000
2023£450,000£193,475£320,000£258,998
2024£455,750£189,500£313,798£265,500
2025£457,750£181,500£327,250£257,841
2026£422,000£358,500£266,225
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadclyst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadclyst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£259£298
2017£289£278£262£257
2018£307£299£262£317
2019£285£277£314£323
2020£303£275£330£328
2021£326£289£333£326
2022£354£274£373£352
2023£373£330£365£328
2024£361£300£347£364
2025£365£231£362£354
2026£336£333£358
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadclyst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broadclyst in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.