Living in EX1, Exeter
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX1 in Exeter. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Exeter: £280,982, down 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX1
54 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £285,000 and a range from £75,500 to £525,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 WOOLSERY AVENUE, EX4 8BJ | detached | £455,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 3 HONEYLANDS DRIVE, EX4 8QP | terraced | £205,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 27 BODLEY CLOSE, EX1 3LD | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 6 HIGH BANK PINHOE ROAD, EX4 8AG | terraced | £173,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 43 BEACON LANE, EX4 8LJ | semi-detached | £350,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 114 HAMLIN GARDENS, EX1 3BE | semi-detached | £285,000 | 2026-04-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
39 schools within 3 miles , of which 53% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton Barton Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Woodwater Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Monkerton Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Thomas Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
25 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Exeter Cathedral School, Exeter School, The Maynard School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near EX1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Exeter.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
329 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Exeter's figures.
Common questions about EX1
What is the average house price in EX1?
The average sold price in Exeter is £280,982 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX1?
Prices in Exeter are down 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX1?
The median of 54 recorded sales around central EX1 in the last 2 years is £285,000, ranging from £75,500 to £525,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX1?
39 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX1, and 53% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX1?
329 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EX1 at risk of flooding?
Central EX1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 53% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £285,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 329 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX1 safe?
329 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX1 or EX4, EX1 or EX2, EX1 or EX5.
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