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Pennsylvania & University

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About

The Pennsylvania and University area in Exeter sits directly north of the city centre, centred on Pennsylvania Road. It is a residential neighbourhood primarily housing students and young professionals, with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern purpose-built accommodations. The area's character is defined by its proximity to the Streatham Campus of the University of Exeter, with academic buildings and student facilities integrated into the local streets.

The area is functional, with several small grocery shops, cafes, and pubs catering to the university population. A specific local feature is the presence of Reed Hall, a historic mansion with formal gardens, situated within the campus grounds. The main thoroughfares are busy, especially during term time, while the surrounding side streets are quieter. It is well-connected to the city centre via frequent bus services along Pennsylvania Road.

Area overview

On average Pennsylvania & University has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pennsylvania & University is £66,829 per year. There are 3 schools in Pennsylvania & University: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pennsylvania & University is home to around 11,065 people, with a population density of about 1,546.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pennsylvania & University Population
11,065
Population density
1,546.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.38(-62%)
Other theft
3.43(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.34(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.25(-50%)
Public order
2.35(-64%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,735
78.96%
Other White
741
6.7%
Chinese
371
3.35%
Indian
211
1.91%
Other Asian
172
1.55%
Total population: 11,062

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
5,109
50.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
3,051
29.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
638
6.27%
No qualifications
573
5.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
367
3.61%
Total 16+ residents: 10,180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,234
45.98%
Owns with a mortgage
752
28.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
486
18.11%
Other social rented
93
3.46%
Social rents from council
53
1.97%
Total households: 2,684

Property prices in Pennsylvania & University

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Pennsylvania & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,260,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pennsylvania & University 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 Pennsylvania & University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£450,000
Semi-Detached18£345,000
Terraced20£192,500

10 years median price trend in Pennsylvania & University

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pennsylvania & University.

Data Sources

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