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Middlemoor & Sowton

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About

Middlemoor & Sowton is a primarily commercial and industrial district located to the east of Exeter's city centre. The area is dominated by business parks, retail warehouses, and light industrial units, forming a key employment hub. It is well-connected by the nearby M5 motorway junction and has its own railway station at Marsh Barton, facilitating logistics and commuting. The landscape is functional, with large-scale buildings and wide roads designed for vehicle access and freight movement.

The residential component is more present in the northern parts around Middlemoor, featuring post-war housing estates and local amenities like schools and community facilities. A notable feature is the presence of the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service headquarters situated within the area. The River Exe borders the western edge, with some accessible footpaths along its banks providing a contrast to the built-up commercial zones.

Area overview

On average Middlemoor & Sowton has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Middlemoor & Sowton is £63,861 per year. There are 7 schools in Middlemoor & Sowton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Middlemoor & Sowton is home to around 12,769 people, with a population density of about 1,781.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Middlemoor & Sowton Population
12,769
Population density
1,781.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.78(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.84(+13%)
Shoplifting
13.16(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.81(+67%)
Public order
9.16(+40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,958
85.81%
Other White
731
5.72%
Indian
184
1.44%
Other Asian
147
1.15%
Chinese
117
0.92%
Total population: 12,770

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,873
37.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,822
17.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,545
15.04%
No qualifications
1,256
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,004
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 10,274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,860
35.56%
Owns outright
1,797
34.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
874
16.71%
Other social rented
350
6.69%
Social rents from council
158
3.02%
Total households: 5,231

Property prices in Middlemoor & Sowton

Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Middlemoor & Sowton area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Middlemoor & Sowton 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 Middlemoor & Sowton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£485,000
Flats16£205,250
Terraced57£270,000
Semi-Detached56£331,000

10 years median price trend in Middlemoor & Sowton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middlemoor & Sowton.

All postcodes in Middlemoor & Sowton

EX39BP

Osprey Road

EX25NJ

Beverley Close

EX27GD

Somerville Crescent

EX25JU

Lethbridge Road

EX13FW

Florence Way

EX26JG

Wendover Way

EX13QE

Ribston Avenue

EX27NU

Falcon Road

EX25NX

Plumtree Drive

EX27LT

Bittern Road

EX27EZ

Digby Road

EX27PS

Woodland Drive

EX13PD

Guardian Road

EX27PG

Sandstone Close

EX25NA

Clarke Mead

EX13ZU

Cumberland Way

EX27PN

Sandy View

EX27QW

Heraldry Walk

EX13QN

Ambassador Drive

EX27UB

Topsham

EX25UE

Trentbridge Square

EX25NN

Beverley Close

EX27SE

Birdie Walk

EX27FW

Bittern Road

EX27NN

Old Rydon Lane

EX25PR

Quarry Lane

EX25JL

Pynes Hill

EX27AN

Rydon Lane

EX13EW

Honiton Road

EX25JX

Heath Road

EX25PE

Spinney Close

EX27SH

Bunker Square

EX27FE

River Plate Road

EX25PP

Quarry Lane

EX27UF

Russell Way

EX25UF

Copperfield Villas

EX13PX

Hill Barton Lane

EX25RL

Grainger Close

EX27TJ

Van Buren Place

EX13QF

Grenadier Road

EX13GG

Cadbury Crescent

EX27AU

Batavia Drive

EX26JF

Southbrook Road

EX13GB

Membury Crescent

EX27GQ

Mountbatten Drive

EX26DQ

Off Chestnut Avenue

EX27RW

Higher Birch Drive

EX13ET

Birchy Barton Hill

EX27RP

Alderson Drive

EX39DT

St Loyes

EX14BG

Blacksmith Drive

EX13EL

St Lawrence Crescent

EX13XB

Myrtlebury Way

EX27LL

Heron Road

EX27TL

Russell Way

EX27PH

Ulysses Park

EX25QA

St Loyes

EX27FD

River Plate Road

EX13ED

Honiton Road

EX26NL

Mercer Court

EX25UA

Trafford Mews

EX25QG

Third Avenue

EX27FU

Montagu Close

EX27QQ

Unicorn Street

EX25RH

Coates Road

EX27RG

Walsingham Place

EX26HP

Topsham Road

EX27RE

Unicorn Street

EX25QZ

Delius Crescent

EX25PQ

Quarry Park Road

EX13UP

Chardstock Close

EX39DS

St Loyes

EX27PF

Bishops Way

EX25PN

Glave Saunders Avenue

EX13GH

Huntsham Road

EX27FG

Resolution Road

EX25QS

Purcell Close

EX27SQ

The Green

EX27TB

Baxter Close

EX25NR

Carlton Road

EX26NH

Chanter Court

EX14BU

Basil Way

EX27QY

Culm Close

EX25GF

Priory

EX13XD

Brooklyn Close

EX27GE

Hardy Close

EX27LD

Heron Road

EX27EY

Clyst Heath

EX27HX

Digby Road

EX27RJ

Norman Mews

EX25AL

Woodwater Lane

EX27SN

Regency Drive

EX26JE

Southbrook Road

EX25RB

Sullivan Road

EX27PZ

Coburg Green

EX27NW

Kingfisher Way

EX27JH

Woodland Drive

EX13RP

Rock Gardens

EX39AP

Osprey Road

EX26EY

Topsham Road

Data Sources

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