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Central Exeter

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About

Central Exeter is defined by its compact historic core, focused around the High Street and Cathedral Close. The area is a functional hub containing the primary retail streets, the university's city centre campuses, and the civic buildings of the civic centre. The River Exe and its canal basin form a clear southern boundary, with the main railway station situated just beyond. Streets are a mixture of pedestrianised shopping lanes and traditional thoroughfares leading to residential suburbs.

The area is dominated by the landmark of Exeter Cathedral, a medieval structure with its notable astronomical clock and vaulted ceiling. The Underground Passages, a network of medieval tunnels built to bring fresh water into the city, offer a unique glimpse into its historical infrastructure. This central zone blends commercial activity with administrative functions and significant tourist sites, all contained within the old city walls.

Area overview

On average Central Exeter has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 282 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Exeter is £42,918 per year. There are 7 schools in Central Exeter: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Exeter is home to around 11,624 people, with a population density of about 6,062.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
282
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Exeter Population
11,624
Population density
6,062.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
152.96(+364%)
Anti-social behaviour
90.16(+497%)
Shoplifting
48.18(+622%)
Public order
27.62(+319%)
Other theft
25.12(+346%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,847
67.53%
Other White
1,257
10.82%
Chinese
684
5.89%
Indian
283
2.44%
Other Asian
266
2.29%
Total population: 11,620

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,175
38.44%
Level 3 (A level)
3,487
32.11%
No qualifications
1,109
10.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
949
8.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
601
5.53%
Total 16+ residents: 10,861

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,036
41.88%
Other social rented
867
17.83%
Owns outright
736
15.14%
Owns with a mortgage
537
11.04%
Social rents from council
499
10.26%
Total households: 4,862

Property prices in Central Exeter

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Central Exeter area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Exeter 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 Central Exeter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£560,000
Flats70£159,000
Semi-Detached2£250,500
Terraced35£290,000

10 years median price trend in Central Exeter

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

All postcodes in Central Exeter

EX43FA

Lower Rackclose Lane

EX19DF

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX11PL

Southernhay West

EX19SF

St David's

EX11JS

Cathedral Close

EX12LA

Heavitree Road

EX11ES

Western Way

EX11XT

Belgrave Road

EX12EL

Clifton Hill

EX12HG

Belmont Road

EX19GX

Belgrave Road

EX24AZ

Friars Gate

EX24HU

Pavilion Place

EX43FP

Mary Arches Street

EX43TE

Queen Street

EX44JS

Hele Road

EX11FF

Quay Hill

EX11HF

Cathedral Yard

EX11HY

Palace Gate

EX11JA

Palace Gate

EX12HD

Nichols Way

EX19ES

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX19ZU

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX24AE

Commercial Road

EX26YP

Belgrave Road

EX43AX

Fore Street

EX43DJ

High Street

EX43HA

Exe Street

EX43TL

Queen Street

EX44FG

Brunel Close

EX11AF

Southernhay East

EX11NP

Southernhay Gardens

EX11RS

Southernhay West

EX12BE

Parr Street

EX12HN

Polsloe Road

EX12NQ

Grendon Road

EX19RQ

Belgrave Road

EX25YT

Belgrave Road

EX43HR

Fore Street

EX43LH

High Street

EX46SP

Blackboy Road

EX11GA

St David's

EX11JD

St David's

EX11UH

Southernhay Gardens

EX12BZ

Chute Street

EX12EW

East John Walk

EX19UD

Belgrave Road

EX24AN

Quay Hill

EX24JR

Good Shepherd Drive

EX43LW

High Street

EX43RP

Queen Street

EX44AU

St Davids Place

EX44FF

Brunel Close

EX24DA

Southgate

EX12BD

Parr Street

EX12DH

Gordon Road

EX11PD

Southernhay East

EX11PE

Southernhay East

EX11QJ

Chichester Mews

EX11QQ

Southernhay East

EX12AX

Codrington Street

EX19YN

Belgrave Road

EX43FR

St David's

EX43QD

High Street

EX43RB

Iron Bridge

EX43RQ

St Davids Hill

EX19JG

Belgrave Road

EX11GN

Roman Walk

EX11DT

Smythen Street

EX12LJ

Lower Summerlands

EX19ZA

Belgrave Road

EX27YN

Belgrave Road

EX43HP

Queen Street

EX44BB

St Davids Hill

EX46RD

Sidwell Street

EX11LX

St David's

EX11PZ

Dix's Field

EX12FQ

Bampfylde Street

EX12HF

Belmont Road

EX19SY

St David's

EX44AH

St David's

EX43AP

Priory Gardens

EX43FE

Bailey Street

EX43QR

North Street

EX44GB

Cowley Bridge Road

EX46TW

Blackboy Road

EX11BG

King Street

EX11BN

Smythen Street

EX11DS

Market Street

EX11QD

Southernhay East

EX12EJ

Clifton Street

EX12HA

Nichols Way

EX12LY

Heavitree Road

EX19TQ

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX19ZZ

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX43BU

Tudor Street

EX11SW

Denmark Road

EX12AR

Bampfylde Street

EX12FE

Verney Street

EX12JW

Newtown and St Leonard's

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.