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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

EX44HR

Queens Terrace

EX24HX

Wynards

EX11FG

Frog Street

EX11QP

Southernhay East

EX12BN

Clifton Road

EX12HQ

Belmont Road

EX43NJ

St David's

EX19BS

Belgrave Road

EX19GE

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX19YS

Belgrave Road

EX44BA

Windsor Close

EX44BW

Looe Road

EX44GY

Old's View

EX11GG

St David's

EX11LL

St David's

EX12NH

Grendon Road

EX19EQ

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX43BQ

Bartholomew Street East

EX43FN

Rackclose Lane

EX43SP

Queen Street

EX44FL

Mount Dinham Court

EX11AT

King Street

EX11BQ

King Street

EX11DR

Rack Street

EX11RQ

Dix's Field

EX19AT

Belgrave Road

EX24DY

Commercial Road

EX24EA

Commercial Road

EX24UJ

Lucky Lane

EX44BQ

Telford Road

EX44BZ

St David's

EX44EA

Rockside

EX44HU

Little Silver

EX11AU

Southernhay Gardens

EX11BU

George Street

EX11DJ

Preston Street

EX11GB

High Street

EX12ZS

Western Way

EX24JD

Holloway Street

EX43BL

The Mint

EX43QS

North Street

EX43RE

North Bridge Place

EX44BT

Brunel Close

EX43BZ

Bonhay Road

EX43DT

High Street

EX43EL

Northernhay Street

EX11BA

West Street

EX12FL

Western Way

EX19UN

Belgrave Road

EX43HF

Exe Street

EX43NL

High Street

EX43PZ

High Street

EX44JN

New North Road

EX11BJ

Rack Street

EX11BP

Market Street

EX11EE

South Street

EX11UP

Dix's Field

EX12AW

Verney Street

EX12EG

Portland Street

EX12FX

Cheeke Street

EX19BN

Belgrave Road

EX19SA

St David's

EX24DX

Commercial Road

EX11SY

Spicer Road

EX11TS

Southernhay West

EX12DD

Cheeke Street

EX12DE

Western Way

EX12EB

Gladstone Road

EX12LP

Heavitree Road

EX19SG

St David's

EX43HN

Exe Street

EX44DU

St Davids Hill

EX12BS

Clifton Road

EX19HE

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX19YT

Belgrave Road

EX27HS

Belgrave Road

EX43AH

New Bridge Street

EX44DD

St Clements Lane

EX44EH

Dinham Mews

EX11BE

St David's

EX11JN

Dix's Field

EX11RD

Barnfield Road

EX12BQ

Parr Street

EX12FN

Western Way

EX19WQ

Belgrave Road

EX43AB

Bonhay Road

EX43AL

Bartholomew Street West

EX43AR

Friernhay Street

EX43BW

Bartholomew Terrace

EX43DR

Fore Street Mews

EX43DU

High Street

EX43ES

Northernhay Square

EX43JQ

Fore Street

EX43RF

St Davids Terrace

EX44AY

Taddiforde Road

EX11EQ

South Street

EX11XP

Belgrave Road

EX12NR

Lower Summerlands

EX19SL

St David's

EX19SQ

St David's

Data Sources

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