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Middlemoor & Sowton

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About

Middlemoor & Sowton is a mixed-use area located to the east of Exeter, combining residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. The area is known for its business parks, including Sowton Industrial Estate, which houses offices, warehouses, and retail units. The nearby Middlemoor police headquarters adds to the area's employment focus. Residential pockets offer housing options, ranging from modern developments to older properties.

Transport links are a key feature, with the A30 and M5 providing easy access to Exeter city centre and beyond. The area also has a railway station, Exeter St Thomas, connecting it to other parts of Devon. Green spaces like Ludwell Valley Park offer walking routes and countryside views. Local amenities include supermarkets, cafes, and schools, making it a practical place to live and work.

Area overview

On average Middlemoor & Sowton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Middlemoor & Sowton is £56,800 per year. There are 7 schools in Middlemoor & Sowton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 184 recent sales, the median property price is £313,750 in Middlemoor & Sowton area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,400 up to £945,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£475,000
Flats20£197,500
Semi-Detached65£332,000
Terraced60£280,750

10 years price trend in Middlemoor & Sowton

All postcodes in Middlemoor & Sowton

EX14BG

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX25PG

Birkett Close

EX27JQ

Henry Holland Drive

EX27SS

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX27TY

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX25NJ

Beverley Close

EX25NY

Gilbert Avenue

EX25PA

Garden Close

EX25QW

Cliff Bastin Close

EX25RN

Stanford Road

EX26EY

Topsham Road

EX26JB

Bishop Westall Road

EX27LQ

Kestrel Way

EX27PF

Bishops Way

EX27QX

Culm Close

EX27RD

Barle Close

EX27SD

Birdie Walk

EX27SZ

Beech Copse

EX39DL

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX13NS

Leypark Road

EX13PZ

College Way

EX13RU

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX39DW

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX25WS

Pynes Hill

EX26JA

Southbrook Road

EX26JH

Tollards Road

EX27GP

Ark Royal Avenue

EX27HU

Harrier Way

EX27PH

Heron Road

EX27QF

Barle Close

EX27RJ

Norman Mews

EX27LH

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX13GB

Membury Crescent

EX13UL

Gittisham Close

EX14BU

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX25RL

Grainger Close

EX26HP

Topsham Road

EX26NJ

Bishop Westall Road

EX27GG

Hood Drive

EX27HR

Rydon Lane

EX27QZ

Etonhurst Close

EX27SH

Bunker Square

EX13EJ

Lower Hill Barton Road

EX13ED

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX13LJ

Coriolis Way South

EX25GL

Apple Lane

EX25QS

Purcell Close

EX25QT

Broadfields Road

EX26JJ

Tollards Road

EX27AT

Caroline Avenue

EX27HY

Abbey Court

EX27JF

Avocet Road

EX27JZ

Old Rydon Lane

EX27PB

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX27PN

Apple Lane

EX27TA

Clyst Heath

EX25AQ

Ludwell Lane

EX25AR

Woodwater Lane

EX25NZ

Garden Close

EX25QU

Elgar Close

EX25RQ

Broadfields Road

EX26JQ

Southbrook Road

EX27AE

Ark Royal Avenue

EX27EY

Clyst Heath

EX27FT

Henry Holland Drive

EX27HB

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX27JA

Avocet Road

EX27LG

Heron Road

EX27PJ

Osprey Road

EX27UA

Old Rydon Lane

EX13EY

Warwick Road

EX13UT

Grenadier Road

EX13WA

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX25PQ

Quarry Park Road

EX25JY

Woodwater Lane

EX25NG

Woodwater Lane

EX25PX

Quarry Lane

EX25RG

Broadfields Road

EX26NN

Bishop Westall Road

EX27GJ

Beatty Avenue

EX27PZ

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX27TD

Lewis Crescent

EX27TQ

Apple Farm Grange

EX13EG

Ringswell Avenue

EX13EW

Emperor Way

EX13PN

Whipton Barton Road

EX39DT

Middlemoor & Sowton

EX25RU

Lime Tree Close

EX27EX

Clyst Heath

EX27NN

Old Rydon Lane

EX13GG

Cadbury Crescent

EX25QR

Broadfields Road

EX25QZ

Delius Crescent

EX25UF

Woodwater Lane

EX25TY

Pynes Hill

EX25UN

Old Pavilion Close

EX27HW

Pynes Hill

EX27NR

Heron Road

EX27RX

Ikea Way

EX27SR

Middlemoor & Sowton

Data Sources

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