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About

Priory ward is located in the south-eastern part of Exeter, bordering the River Exe. Its area includes the suburban residential neighbourhood of Whipton, characterised by post-war housing estates and local shopping parades. The ward is primarily a residential district with several schools and community facilities serving its population.

The ward contains a significant amount of green space, including the playing fields of Whipton Barton and the grounds of the former Whipton Hospital. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Church of St Thomas the Apostle, which dates from the 19th century and serves as a parish church. The area is well-connected by main roads leading into the city centre.

Area overview

On average Priory has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Priory is £53,849 per year. There are 6 schools in Priory: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Priory is home to around 8,717 people, with a population density of about 2,522.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Priory Population
8,717
Population density
2,522.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.47(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.26(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.98(+53%)
Public order
9.06(+37%)
Other theft
7.23(+28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,277
83.49%
Other White
554
6.36%
Other Asian
248
2.85%
Indian
153
1.76%
Other
66
0.76%
Total population: 8,716

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,289
32.29%
No qualifications
1,566
22.09%
Level 3 (A level)
948
13.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
919
12.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
761
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,089

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,092
29.49%
Owns with a mortgage
930
25.11%
Social rents from council
893
24.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
12.53%
Other social rented
170
4.59%
Total households: 3,703

Property prices in Priory

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Priory 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 Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£695,000
Flats15£199,000
Semi-Detached36£262,500
Terraced18£244,000

10 years median price trend in Priory

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priory.

All postcodes in Priory

EX25TY

Pynes Hill

EX25BY

Dryden Road

EX25LP

Tuckfield Close

EX25DH

Kent Close

EX25JL

Pynes Hill

EX26AX

Lilac Road

EX26BY

Scott Avenue

EX26FL

Teal Way

EX26NA

Burnthouse Lane

EX26NF

Burnthouse Lane

EX25AH

Wonford Street

EX25FN

Wynford Gardens

EX26AT

Burnthouse Lane

EX26EU

Topsham Road

EX26HQ

Hazel Road

EX26LP

Countess Wear Road

EX25GF

Priory

EX25ST

Pynes Hill

EX26BH

Burnthouse Lane

EX26HL

Walnut Road

EX25BT

Dryden Road

EX25DQ

Wonford Street

EX25GW

Veale Drive

EX26EJ

Burnthouse Lane

EX25DA

Dryden Road

EX25DJ

Cherry Gardens

EX25JA

Hoker Road

EX25LS

Tuckfield Close

EX25TU

Pynes Hill

EX26GA

Gate Reach

EX25HW

Attwyll Avenue

EX25JB

Lisa Close

EX26DB

Milton Road

EX26FU

Old School House

EX25DW

Barrack Road

EX25EG

Malvern Gardens

EX25DR

Wonford Street

EX25HU

Butts Road

EX25LU

Ludwell Lane

EX25TS

Bovemoor's Lane

EX25WH

Pynes Hill

EX26DN

Chestnut Avenue

EX26JE

Southbrook Road

EX25BP

Bovemoors Lane

EX25GS

Wagon Hill Way

EX25AA

Wonford Street

EX26EX

Topsham Road

EX25LY

Ludwell Lane

EX25AE

Dryden Road

EX25HY

Rutherford Street

EX25JH

Salters Road

EX25JJ

Dryden Road

EX25JT

Rifford Road

EX25LZ

Coronation Road

EX26BR

Chaucer Avenue

EX26FD

Turnstone Road

EX26NL

Mercer Court

EX26BD

Laurel Road

EX25DB

Salters Road

EX24SW

Salmon Pool Lane

EX26BE

Laurel Road

EX26BJ

Shakespeare Road

EX26EA

Hawthorn Road

EX26EE

Laburnum Road

EX26JD

Swallowfield Road

EX25HX

Hoker Road

EX26HA

Topsham Road

EX26HN

Hazel Road

EX26LW

Lime Kiln Lane

EX25DS

Bovemoor's Lane

EX26BZ

Shakespeare Road

EX26LU

Countess Wear Road

EX26NG

Burnthouse Lane

EX24SG

Veysey Close

EX26FE

Turnstone Road

EX26HE

Topsham Road

EX25SN

Dryden Road

EX25HN

Attwyll Avenue

EX26AJ

King Henrys Road

EX26DL

Chestnut Avenue

EX26ED

Hawthorn Road

EX26LJ

Mill Road

EX26BB

Burnthouse Lane

EX26BQ

Hamilton Avenue

EX26HD

Topsham Road

EX26LR

Countess Wear Road

EX26NB

Burnthouse Lane

EX26NW

Bishop Westall Road

EX27AN

Rydon Lane

EX25BR

Bovemoors Lane

EX25GU

Mansell Copse Walk

EX26BU

Shakespeare Road

EX26JG

Wendover Way

EX25AD

Church Lane

EX25DF

Wonford Street

EX25JE

Salters Road

EX25JQ

Salters Road

EX25LR

Tuckfield Close

EX25LW

Rifford Road

EX26DF

Silver Birch Close

Data Sources

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