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Exwick & Foxhayes

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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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
48
Deprivation level
6/10
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
31.12(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.28(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.21(-20%)
Public order
3.07(-53%)
Shoplifting
2.27(-66%)
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

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£331
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £290K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £331 per square foot) in Exwick & Foxhayes area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £573,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Exwick & Foxhayes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£342,500£341
Semi-Detached17£280,000£331
Terraced47£227,000£332
Flats7£143,000£314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Exwick & Foxhayes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exwick & Foxhayes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,000£125,000£210,500£177,000
2017£284,975£137,500£217,500£182,750
2018£271,500£138,500£223,500£185,500
2019£330,750£127,500£230,000£188,700
2020£340,000£135,000£220,000£200,000
2021£343,750£137,500£265,000£200,000
2022£315,000£145,000£261,250£233,000
2023£380,000£152,500£283,750£232,750
2024£375,000£148,000£280,000£228,750
2025£346,250£141,250£285,000£227,500
2026£335,000£134,000£287,500£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exwick & Foxhayes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Exwick & Foxhayes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£247£265£246
2017£252£271£263£252
2018£279£248£290£268
2019£256£258£294£270
2020£286£271£283£297
2021£354£304£308£293
2022£313£287£325£337
2023£390£295£358£336
2024£346£282£343£323
2025£341£306£343£335
2026£350£306£347£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Exwick & Foxhayes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Exwick & Foxhayes in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.