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About

Exwick is a residential suburb situated directly northwest of Exeter city centre, separated by the River Exe. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from post-war terraces to more modern developments, with local shopping facilities centred along Exwick Road. Its western edge is bordered by the Exeter to Barnstaple railway line, which provides a distinct boundary. The presence of several schools, including St Thomas High, contributes to the ward's community feel.

A notable green space is Exwick Cemetery, offering quiet grounds on the hillside. The ward's topography slopes upwards from the river, providing views back towards the city from its higher streets. Exwick is connected to the city centre and beyond by main bus routes, with the M5 motorway easily accessible to the east. The area functions largely as a practical residential base for the city.

Area overview

On average Exwick has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Exwick is £50,674 per year. There are 2 schools in Exwick: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Exwick is home to around 9,767 people, with a population density of about 2,345.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Exwick Population
9,767
Population density
2,345.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.58(+51%)
Shoplifting
40.24(+509%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.84(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.32(+44%)
Public order
7.88(+20%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,574
87.77%
Other White
599
6.13%
Other Asian
88
0.9%
Chinese
63
0.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
62
0.63%
Total population: 9,769

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,155
27.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,417
17.92%
No qualifications
1,392
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,230
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
952
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 7,909

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,258
29.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,207
28.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
773
18.22%
Other social rented
601
14.17%
Social rents from council
271
6.39%
Total households: 4,242

Property prices in Exwick

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Exwick 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£135,000
Semi-Detached24£290,000
Terraced60£231,250
Detached8£370,000

10 years median price trend in Exwick

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

All postcodes in Exwick

EX42LS

Westminster Road

EX42AX

Valley Road

EX42JA

Palmerston Drive

EX41RR

Barley Mount

EX41QZ

Imperial Street

EX42QE

Hylton Gardens

EX42NW

Farm Hill

EX42NL

Hexworthy Avenue

EX42EN

Burrator Drive

EX42FE

Gloucester Road

EX41SU

Redhills

EX42JF

Exwick Lane

EX42QD

Windermere Close

EX41TS

Wellpark Close

EX41DN

Little Barley

EX41DJ

Hayes Barton Court

EX42BL

Kinnerton Way

EX42HX

Guildford Close

EX42BQ

Exwick Road

EX41ED

John Levers Way

EX42JD

St Peters Mount

EX41RE

Charnley Avenue

EX42PR

Kinnerton Way

EX42DW

Coventry Road

EX42BN

Cleve Road

EX42JB

Gloucester Road

EX41RL

High Meadows

EX42DH

Winchester Avenue

EX41EE

Emmanuel Close

EX42PL

Lily Mount

EX42LL

Westminster Road

EX42DG

Knowle Drive

EX42NJ

Fingle Close

EX42NF

Ripon Close

EX42LT

Westminster Road

EX42AU

Exwick Road

EX42AR

Cleve Lane

EX41RA

Southport Avenue

EX42DP

Cypress Drive

EX42LP

Guinness Lane

EX42AZ

Exwick Road

EX42EJ

Chester Close

EX41SB

Higher Barley Mount

EX42LX

Howard Close

EX42ES

Brentor Close

EX41QU

Isleworth Road

EX41SR

Hadrian Drive

EX42AP

Exwick Lane

EX41SP

Antonine Crescent

EX41RG

Isleworth Road

EX42DF

Knowle Drive

EX41RH

Wellswood Gardens

EX41SS

Redhills

EX41QT

Buddle Lane

EX42ND

Farm Hill

EX41SL

Addison Close

EX42NN

Meadowbrook Close

EX42EY

Ely Close

EX42ER

Moorland Way

EX42BU

Ashleigh Close

EX42PJ

Foxglove Rise

EX42AW

Exwick Hill

EX42QF

Medley Court

EX42EX

Hereford Road

EX41EJ

Emmanuel Road

EX42QH

Exwick Road

EX42PE

Harebell Copse

EX41SX

Redhills

EX42PZ

Liverpool Hill

EX42BA

Exwick Road

EX42AH

Rackfield Cottages

EX42DA

Exwick Road

EX42QG

Medley Court

EX42AE

Riverview Drive

EX42EU

Lichfield Road

EX42PP

Kinnerton Way

EX41EQ

Hayes Barton Court

EX42NQ

Foxtor Road

EX42FF

Gibbs Meadow

EX42PN

Snowdrop Mews

EX41SN

Addison Close

EX42DZ

Lincoln Road

EX41QY

Isleworth Road

EX41SD

Redhills Close

EX41EH

Okehampton Road

EX42BJ

Exwick Road

EX41DT

Emmanuel Mews

EX42QB

Lakelands Drive

EX42EL

Cheltenham Close

EX42EE

Gloucester Road

EX41RZ

Higher Barley Mount

EX42HY

Ennerdale Way

EX42NA

Holne Court

EX41EG

Western Road

EX41EA

Flowerpot Lane

EX42AF

St Andrews Road

EX42NX

Halses Close

EX42DU

Pine Avenue

EX42NB

Farm Hill

EX41SQ

Redhills

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.