Living in EX3, Exeter
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX3 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 EX3
99 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £450,000 and a range from £128,000 to £2,250,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 CLARA PLACE, EX3 0JR | terraced | £390,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 36 POUND LANE, EX3 0NA | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 17 NURSERIES CLOSE, EX3 0NE | terraced | £279,100 | 2026-05-08 |
| 7 DENVER CLOSE, EX3 0NB | semi-detached | £425,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 5 TOPHAYES ELM GROVE ROAD, EX3 0BW | detached | £690,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| FLAT 6 ST MARGARETS COURT EXE STREET, EX3 0JL | flat-maisonette | £285,000 | 2026-02-27 |
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
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 60% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exminster Community Primary | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Woodwater Academy | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Lympstone Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 3.0 mi |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.1 mi |
| Countess Wear Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.6 mi |
| The Topsham School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
10 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Exeter Pre-Prep School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near EX3, 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.
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 | 28.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.9% |
| Skilled trades | 9.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
32 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX3 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Exeter's figures.
Common questions about EX3
What is the average house price in EX3?
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 EX3?
Prices in Exeter are down 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX3?
The median of 99 recorded sales around central EX3 in the last 2 years is £450,000, ranging from £128,000 to £2,250,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX3?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX3, and 60% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX3?
32 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EX3 at risk of flooding?
Central EX3 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 EX3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 60% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £450,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 32 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX3 safe?
32 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX3 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? EX3 or EX2, EX3 or EX1, EX3 or EX4.
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