Area360 logo

Find postcode

Exwick & Foxhayes

Interactive map displaying Exwick & Foxhayes

About

Exwick is a residential suburb northwest of Exeter city centre, primarily composed of housing estates developed throughout the 20th century. The area is bordered by the River Exe to the east and is served by local shops and schools along Exwick Road. Its layout is functional, with a mix of property types from terraced homes to larger semi-detached houses, catering to a range of residents.

Foxhayes is a distinct, smaller neighbourhood within Exwick, characterised by its post-war housing and proximity to the expansive Stoke Woods. This offers direct access to woodland trails and open green space. The area is quiet, with a community-focused atmosphere centred around its local primary school and playing fields, providing a practical living environment just outside the urban core.

Area overview

On average Exwick & Foxhayes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Exwick & Foxhayes is £51,296 per year. There are 2 schools in Exwick & Foxhayes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Exwick & Foxhayes is home to around 7,487 people, with a population density of about 2,237.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Exwick & Foxhayes Population
7,487
Population density
2,237.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.32(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.69(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-18%)
Public order
3.34(-49%)
Other theft
2.8(-50%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,589
87.98%
Other White
465
6.21%
Other Asian
68
0.91%
Chinese
53
0.71%
Other
45
0.6%
Total population: 7,489

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,674
27.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,093
18.1%
No qualifications
1,033
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
934
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
737
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,038

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
927
28.58%
Owns with a mortgage
920
28.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
627
19.33%
Other social rented
512
15.78%
Social rents from council
148
4.56%
Total households: 3,244

Property prices in Exwick & Foxhayes

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Exwick & Foxhayes area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £573,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Exwick & Foxhayes 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 Exwick & Foxhayes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£400,000
Flats7£144,000
Semi-Detached19£285,000
Terraced40£229,000

10 years median price trend in Exwick & Foxhayes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exwick & Foxhayes.

All postcodes in Exwick & Foxhayes

EX42BW

Exwick Road

EX42UZ

Old Bakery Close

EX42BS

Exwick Road

EX42BT

Exwick Road

EX42ES

Brentor Close

EX41SW

Ashleigh Mount Road

EX42DQ

Winchester Avenue

EX42PR

Kinnerton Way

EX42QD

Windermere Close

EX42DG

Knowle Drive

EX42PN

Snowdrop Mews

EX41SJ

Addison Close

EX42AH

Rackfield Cottages

EX42AQ

Exwick Hill

EX42NE

St Albans Close

EX41TP

Redhills

EX42NR

Whitycombe Way

EX42PL

Lily Mount

EX42AR

Cleve Lane

EX42QB

Lakelands Drive

EX42QG

Medley Court

EX42AU

Exwick Road

EX42EN

Burrator Drive

EX42EQ

Canterbury Road

EX42EX

Hereford Road

EX42HZ

Ennerdale Way

EX41ED

John Levers Way

EX42AT

Exwick Road

EX42BX

Exwick Road

EX42AA

St Andrews Road

EX42BH

Exwick Road

EX42EJ

Chester Close

EX42NJ

Fingle Close

EX42ND

Farm Hill

EX42QJ

Medley Court

EX42LS

Westminster Road

EX42NH

Kestor Drive

EX42PQ

Daisy Links

EX42DU

Pine Avenue

EX42LR

Farm Hill

EX42NL

Hexworthy Avenue

EX42BY

Landhayes Road

EX42DW

Coventry Road

EX42QF

Medley Court

EX42BD

Mildmay Close

EX42AS

Exwick Villas

EX42AW

Exwick Hill

EX42LX

Howard Close

EX42BJ

Exwick Road

EX42BN

Cleve Road

EX42NX

Halses Close

EX42BP

Cleve Road

Data Sources

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