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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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 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
Flats69£158,000
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

EX43AG

Bartholomew Street West

EX11JJ

St David's

EX11BB

West Street

EX11BH

Rack Street

EX11DN

Grendon Buildings

EX11EB

South Street

EX11HD

Cathedral Yard

EX11HP

South Street

EX43DX

Exe Street

EX43RH

High Street

EX44FX

Mount Dinham Court

EX44JH

New North Road

EX19DY

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX11GL

Bedford Street

EX11HA

Cathedral Close

EX19SN

St David's

EX43BG

Bartholomew Street East

EX43EB

High Street

EX43LN

High Street

EX43NB

Upper Paul Street

EX44FE

Brunel Close

EX11AS

Southernhay Gardens

EX12AL

Red Lion Lane

EX12NL

Grendon Road

EX19WN

Belgrave Road

EX28WX

Belgrave Road

EX24AB

Commercial Road

EX41DQ

Belgrave Road

EX43LJ

Little Queen Street

EX43QA

High Street

EX43QL

Northernhay Place

EX44DA

St Davids Hill

EX44GS

Cowley Bridge Road

EX19SR

St David's

EX11AN

Coombe Street

EX11XG

Belgrave Road

EX12ES

Sandford Walk

EX19AY

Belgrave Road

EX19BZ

Belgrave Road

EX24AD

Commercial Road

EX24BZ

Colleton Crescent

EX44DY

St David's Hill

EX43BN

Bartholomew Street West

EX44FQ

Looe Road

EX46RT

Sidwell Street

EX12EH

Clifton Street

EX12LD

Heavitree Road

EX19SB

St David's

EX43BT

Tudor Street

EX43EX

Synagogue Place

EX43FQ

Mary Arches Street

EX43RW

Paul Street

EX11QE

Southernhay East

EX11LT

St David's

EX43DS

New Bridge Street

EX44DN

St David's Hill

EX44FJ

St Davids Hill

EX12BY

Clifton Cottages

EX12FH

Red Lion Lane

EX43DW

Tudor Street

EX43EU

Lower North Street

EX46SS

Blackboy Road

EX11HU

Deanery Place

EX11JW

Dix's Field

EX19HB

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX24EB

Commercial Road

EX43BR

Tudor Street

EX44AZ

Red Cow Village

EX11AE

Cathedral Yard

EX11EY

Martins Lane

EX12AA

Belgrave Road

EX44BN

Tavistock Road

EX46RY

Sidwell Street

EX11ED

South Street

EX11FE

Frog Street

EX11NS

Southernhay East

EX12BH

Albert Street

EX12BU

Codrington Street

EX12EQ

Portland Street

EX12LW

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX19YL

Belgrave Road

EX44AJ

New North Road

EX24DG

Colleton Crescent

EX11GE

Princesshay

EX19NQ

Belgrave Road

EX19RN

Belgrave Road

EX43PT

Castle Street

EX44DW

St Davids Hill

EX43EG

St David's

EX44BX

Isambard Parade

EX44DH

Walnut Gardens

EX46SQ

Silver Lane

EX11JG

Southernhay West

EX12BX

Chute Street

EX12ED

Gladstone Road

EX12ET

Sandford Walk

EX11AW

Southernhay Gardens

EX11DA

Guinea Street

EX19GZ

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX43AD

Bartholomew Street West

Data Sources

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