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EX4 2EH

Knowle Drive

Exwick

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Overview

Postcode EX4 2EH is located in an urban city, within the Exwick ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Exwick & Foxhayes area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Exwick & Foxhayes is £51,296 per year. The nearest station is Exeter St David's, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Exwick & Foxhayes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Exwick & Foxhayes has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Exwick & Foxhayes is £51,296 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX4 2EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Exwick & Foxhayes near EX4 2EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Exeter St David's located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX4 2EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Exeter St David's

N/A

Walking directions to Exeter St David's
0.9 mi

Exeter Central

N/A

Walking directions to Exeter Central

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
4,756.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.31(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.24(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.71(-27%)
Public order
2.94(-55%)
Burglary
2.35(-15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
85.57%
Other White
19
6.53%
Indian
5
1.72%
Chinese
4
1.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.37%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
30.87%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
15.22%
No qualifications
31
13.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.48%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
42.06%
Owns with a mortgage
47
37.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.25%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Exwick

Median price£244,750
Price per sq ft£324
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £294K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £244,750 (about £324 per square foot) in Exwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £573,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Exwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£342,500£333
Semi-Detached22£282,500£328
Terraced56£228,500£318
Flats8£139,000£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Exwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£122,500£212,500£178,000
2017£310,000£138,750£224,875£184,000
2018£315,000£137,750£233,500£186,000
2019£341,000£127,500£233,500£190,000
2020£340,000£168,500£232,000£205,000
2021£355,000£142,000£265,000£205,000
2022£315,000£146,750£315,000£235,875
2023£392,500£160,000£280,000£230,500
2024£390,000£149,000£280,000£232,000
2025£357,500£135,000£295,000£230,000
2026£335,000£134,000£280,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Exwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£250£265£238
2017£267£268£268£246
2018£283£256£293£267
2019£253£258£285£267
2020£286£274£287£279
2021£348£273£313£290
2022£327£289£348£328
2023£361£295£358£333
2024£356£285£347£314
2025£341£314£345£332
2026£333£306£315£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Exwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Exwick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 2EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 2EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 202674, Knowle Drive, Exeter, EX4 2EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
07 Mar 202588, Knowle Drive, Exeter, EX4 2EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
11 Dec 202518, Palmerston Drive, Exeter, EX4 2JASemi-DetachedFreehold£266,000
17 Sept 20256, Palmerston Drive, Exeter, EX4 2JASemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
28 Feb 202584, Gloucester Road, Exeter, EX4 2EESemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the EX4 2EH postcode area, located within Exwick & Foxhayes, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX4 2EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryExwick Heights Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Gabriel's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 mi16 plusExeter CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 2EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX4 2EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterKinnerton Way, Exeter, EX4 2PRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miTesco Express5-9 Winchester Avenue, Exeter, EX4 2DQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miThe Shop6 Isambard Parade, Exeter, EX4 4BXWalking directions to The Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Exeter district (2025-26).

Band A£1,587
Band B£1,851
Band C£2,115
Band D£2,380
Band E£2,909
Band F£3,438
Band G£3,967
Band H£4,760

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX4 2EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Graeme Knott

Exwick - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Steve Race

Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictExeterE07000041
Parliamentary ConstituencyExeterE14001231
WardExwickE05011013
ParishExeter, unparished areaE43000052
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Exwick & FoxhayesE02004153
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Exeter 005AE01019980
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX4 2EH

Is EX4 2EH (Exwick & Foxhayes) safe?

The area around EX4 2EH records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX4 2EH?

The median sale price around EX4 2EH in Exwick & Foxhayes is £244,750 (about £324 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX4 2EH?

There are 10 schools close to EX4 2EH, including Exwick Heights Primary School (Good), St Gabriel's CofE Primary School (Good) and Exeter College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX4 2EH?

The closest station to EX4 2EH is Exeter St David's, about 698 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX4 2EH?

EX4 2EH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,967 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX4 2EH (Exwick & Foxhayes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX4 2EH is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Graeme Knott (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.