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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

EX19ST

St David's

EX25WW

Belgrave Road

EX44BJ

Clayton Road

EX11NT

Southernhay Gardens

EX11PR

Southernhay West

EX11UA

Southernhay West

EX12AT

Summerland Street

EX25SH

Belgrave Road

EX43AE

Bartholomew Street West

EX43BP

West View Terrace

EX43LR

High Street

EX44JE

Silver Terrace

EX46SY

Alexandra Terrace

EX11BS

Guinea Street

EX11NN

Dix's Field

EX12EP

East John Walk

EX12NJ

Grendon Road

EX12NP

Belgrave Road

EX19DG

Belgrave Road

EX43BJ

Allhallows Court

EX44JF

Richmond Road

EX11UN

Southernhay Gardens

EX12EE

Gladstone Road

EX19FP

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX24AP

The Quay

EX24JE

Bull Meadow Road

EX43EE

Lower North Street

EX43PX

Little Castle Street

EX43SH

Queen Street

EX44BE

St Davids Hill

EX11AP

Southernhay East

EX11NX

Southernhay East

EX24HR

Pavilion Place

EX43HY

Fore Street

EX43RA

St Davids Hill

EX43RD

St Davids Hill

EX44EF

Dinham Crescent

EX46RF

Sidwell Street

EX46SL

Salem Place

EX11GD

Bedford Street

EX12FP

Verney Street

EX12HJ

Grosvenor Place

EX19SU

St David's

EX24HA

Charlotte Mews

EX43AJ

Bartholomew Street West

EX11BD

Stepcote Hill

EX11GQ

St David's

EX11TH

College Road

EX43ER

Northernhay Street

EX43HW

Guildhall Shopping Centre

EX44BP

Bonhay Road

EX44DZ

Haldon Road

EX44HW

Cowley Bridge Road

EX11GF

Dix's Field

EX11HB

Cathedral Yard

EX12FF

Russell Street

EX24HZ

Magdalen Street

EX43AN

Fore Street

EX43AZ

Mary Arches Street

EX43FG

Queen Street

EX12FS

Lower Albert Street

EX12JX

Bampfylde Street

EX19SW

St David's

EX24EE

Commercial Road

EX43AT

Fore Street

EX43BH

St Olaves Mews

EX43RX

Queen Street

EX19EZ

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX12FU

Newtown and St Leonard's

EX12LX

Heavitree Road

EX48FG

Chancel Lane

EX44NU

St David's

EX43HE

High Street

EX19SD

St David's

Data Sources

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