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About

Exwick is a residential ward located in the northwest of Exeter, Devon. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by the River Exe to the east and includes Exwick Heights, a notable elevated part of the ward. Local amenities include a primary school, a community centre, and several small shops catering to daily needs.

The ward has good transport links, with Exwick Road providing access to Exeter city centre and nearby areas. Green spaces like Exwick Playing Fields and the riverside paths offer recreational opportunities. The area has a suburban feel, with a focus on family living, and is within easy reach of Exeter’s larger facilities and employment hubs.

Area overview

On average Exwick has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 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 of residents in Exwick is £45,352 per year. There are 2 schools in Exwick: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

17.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Exwick Population

9,767

Population density

2,345.1 per km²

Demographics

British

8,574

87.77%

Other White

599

6.13%

Other Asian

0.9%

Chinese

0.64%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.63%

Total population: 9,769

Housing

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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Exwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£380,000	£349,250	£367,500	£410,000	£455,000
Flats	12	£147,750	£63,960	£101,250	£152,375	£224,375
Semi-Detached	21	£295,000	£210,000	£269,000	£321,500	£350,000
Terraced	65	£230,000	£164,600	£213,000	£270,500	£330,900

10 years price trend in Exwick

All postcodes in Exwick

EX42BN

Cleve Road

EX42JD

Exwick Lane

EX42LX

Howard Close

EX42NX

Halses Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail