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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£244,750
Price per sq ft£324
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £294K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £244,750 (about £324 per square foot) in Exwick 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£342,500£333
Semi-Detached22£282,500£328
Terraced56£228,500£318
Flats8£139,000£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Exwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£122,500£212,500£178,000
2017£310,000£138,750£224,875£184,000
2018£315,000£137,750£233,500£186,000
2019£341,000£127,500£233,500£190,000
2020£340,000£168,500£232,000£205,000
2021£355,000£142,000£265,000£205,000
2022£315,000£146,750£315,000£235,875
2023£392,500£160,000£280,000£230,500
2024£390,000£149,000£280,000£232,000
2025£357,500£135,000£295,000£230,000
2026£335,000£134,000£280,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Exwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£250£265£238
2017£267£268£268£246
2018£283£256£293£267
2019£253£258£285£267
2020£286£274£287£279
2021£348£273£313£290
2022£327£289£348£328
2023£361£295£358£333
2024£356£285£347£314
2025£341£314£345£332
2026£333£306£315£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Exwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Exwick

EX42EW

Burrator Drive

EX42EP

Haytor Drive

EX41TP

Redhills

EX42NT

Garland Close

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.