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EX6 8PW

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Kenton & Starcross

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Detailed insights for EX6 8PW

Overview

Postcode EX6 8PW is located in a rural town, within the Kenton & Starcross ward of Teignbridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Starcross & Exminster area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Starcross & Exminster is £57,466 per year. The nearest station is Starcross, about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Starcross & Exminster has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,397 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Starcross & Exminster has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.7%

Approximately 38.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Starcross & Exminster is £57,466 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX6 8PW.

Flood risk

Very low

Starcross & Exminster near EX6 8PW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Starcross located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX6 8PW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Starcross

N/A

Walking directions to Starcross

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
1,965.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.51(-24%)
Other theft
6.56(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.1(-66%)
Burglary
3.64(+31%)
Vehicle crime
2.92(+1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
98.62%
Other White
2
0.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.46%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
31.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
19.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.36%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.82%
Apprenticeship
17
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
43.55%
Other social rented
34
27.42%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.29%
Social rents from council
14
11.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.84%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Kenton & Starcross

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£355
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £400K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Kenton & Starcross area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kenton & Starcross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£440,000£380
Semi-Detached8£249,250£360
Terraced16£236,250£303
Flats4£140,000£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kenton & Starcross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenton & Starcross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£369,500£112,000£209,975£174,000
2017£291,750£257,500£240,500£191,250
2018£370,000£136,500£229,000£190,500
2019£469,000£125,000£230,000£217,500
2020£340,000£154,750£226,500£200,000
2021£420,000£259,950£251,000£215,000
2022£431,000£138,000£266,000£255,000
2023£471,250£285,000£265,000
2024£302,500£180,000£265,000£240,000
2025£475,000£155,000£280,000£245,000
2026£610,000£140,000£250,000£221,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kenton & Starcross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenton & Starcross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£187£321£221
2017£277£201£293£249
2018£292£214£306£250
2019£306£258£321£269
2020£327£272£285£278
2021£324£178£261£282
2022£361£276£369£321
2023£332£384£353
2024£364£260£376£299
2025£384£322£331£303
2026£363£1,201£415£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kenton & Starcross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kenton & Starcross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX6 8PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX6 8PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 20261, Longfield, Exeter, EX6 8PWTerracedFreehold£213,000
06 Jan 202612, Longfield, Exeter, EX6 8PWTerracedFreehold£182,000
02 Jun 20254, Longfield, Exeter, EX6 8PWTerracedFreehold£242,500
28 Mar 202535, Longfield, Exeter, EX6 8PWTerracedFreehold£202,500
09 Jan 202673, Heywood Drive, Exeter, EX6 8SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the EX6 8PW postcode area, located within Starcross & Exminster, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX6 8PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStarcross Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.9 miPrimaryCockwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX6 8PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX6 8PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparThe Strand, Teignbridge, EX6 8PRWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,675
Band B£1,954
Band C£2,234
Band D£2,513
Band E£3,071
Band F£3,630
Band G£4,188
Band H£5,026

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 EX6 8PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Taylor

Kenton & Starcross - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Martin Wrigley

Newton Abbot - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTeignbridgeE07000045
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewton AbbotE14001381
WardKenton & StarcrossE05011906
ParishStarcrossE04003230
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Starcross & ExminsterE02004202
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Teignbridge 002DE01020244
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX6 8PW

Is EX6 8PW (Starcross & Exminster) safe?

The area around EX6 8PW records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 EX6 8PW?

The median sale price around EX6 8PW in Starcross & Exminster is £265,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX6 8PW?

There are 2 schools close to EX6 8PW, including Starcross Primary School and Cockwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX6 8PW?

The closest station to EX6 8PW is Starcross, about 233 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX6 8PW?

EX6 8PW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,397 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX6 8PW (Starcross & Exminster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newton Abbot covering EX6 8PW is Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Taylor (Liberal Democrats).

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.