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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 78 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
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
38.37(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.07(+13%)
Shoplifting
13.39(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.79(+50%)
Public order
7.83(+19%)
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 £105,050 up to £945,000.

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
Detached45£485,000
Flats16£204,000
Semi-Detached63£340,000
Terraced54£270,000

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

EX25UN

Old Pavilion Close

EX27SR

Edmunds Way

EX13GG

Cadbury Crescent

EX25QZ

Delius Crescent

EX25UF

Copperfield Villas

EX27HW

Pynes Hill

EX27RX

Ikea Way

EX27AX

Robert Davy Road

EX27FU

Montagu Close

EX27PR

Woodland Drive

EX27QD

Plantagenet Walk

EX27QG

Heraldry Way

EX25NQ

Woodwater Lane

EX25RB

Sullivan Road

EX25SE

Pynes Hill

EX27FF

Carnegie Walk

EX27FH

Rhode Island Drive

EX27GN

Bounty Grove

EX27LN

Heron Road

EX25FJ

Ludwell Rise

EX25NF

Dick Pym Close

EX27TG

Knights Crescent

EX13UN

Membury Close

EX26NH

Chanter Court

EX27AS

Liberty Way

EX27GE

Hardy Close

EX27SP

Catherines Close

EX27TJ

Van Buren Place

EX13EE

Honiton Road

EX13EL

St Lawrence Crescent

EX25FD

Pynes Hill

EX25PY

Mamhead Road

EX25QH

Nelson Way

EX25RF

Broadfields Road

EX25RS

Campion Gardens

EX27LA

Kestrel Way

EX27QQ

Unicorn Street

EX27XE

Peninsula Park

EX13EH

Lower Hill Barton Road

EX13GE

Cranbrook Walk

EX13GL

Posbury Place

EX13QF

Grenadier Road

EX14BH

Basil Way

EX25PL

Quarry Park Road

EX25RJ

Coates Road

EX26HB

Topsham Road

EX27TF

Couper Meadows

EX25AL

Woodwater Lane

EX25JR

Quarry Lane

EX25UA

Trafford Mews

EX27FD

River Plate Road

EX27NL

St Loyes

EX27RL

Edwards Court

EX27SG

Caddy Place

EX25AP

Quarry Lane

EX25AZ

Pynes Hill

EX25PR

Quarry Lane

EX25QP

Cromwell Terrace

EX25RZ

Aspen Close

EX27AW

Rydon Lane

EX27SA

Newcourt Way

EX39DJ

St Loyes

EX13QN

Ambassador Drive

EX25NA

Clarke Mead

EX27LW

Bittern Road

EX27PP

Bardon Walk

EX27RF

Cumberland Drive

EX27TL

Russell Way

EX39DQ

St Loyes

EX25QQ

Drake Avenue

EX25RD

Sullivan Road

EX26DQ

Off Chestnut Avenue

EX27LT

Bittern Road

EX13EQ

Honiton Road

EX13GA

Myrtlebury Way

EX25RH

Coates Road

EX25RR

Betony Rise

EX25RT

Burnet Close

EX27WN

Osprey Road

EX13PD

Guardian Road

EX13QE

Ribston Avenue

EX13ZD

Hockings Green

EX25JU

Lethbridge Road

EX25QA

St Loyes

EX25RA

Sullivan Road

EX27LB

Falcon Road

EX27TH

Apple Farm Grange

EX13UH

Wilton Way

EX27HQ

Alderson Drive

EX27LE

Kingfisher Way

EX13ET

Birchy Barton Hill

EX26JF

Southbrook Road

EX27QR

Crown Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.