House prices in Exeter
The median price paid for a home in Exeter was £300,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,386 sales. House prices in Exeter did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 9.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Exeter was about the same as the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Exeter was £1,318 a month in August 2026, 0.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). Exeter had 8.3 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Exeter stands out
- Rents in Exeter had the 18th smallest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+0.5%).
- In the year ending June 2025, Exeter had the 45th biggest net loss of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: −10.2 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in Exeter
The median price paid in Exeter was £300,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,386 sales, or £3,626 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £457,500 | 246 | £4,068 | −2.7% | +13.0% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £327,000 | 323 | £3,748 | −0.9% | +11.6% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £280,000 | 569 | £3,481 | −0.5% | +7.5% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £175,000 | 248 | £3,274 | −4.2% | 0.0% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter | £300,000 | 0.0% | +9.1% | £3,626 | −2.2% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Exeter sold for a median £3,626 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 2% higher than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Exeter has the 149th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 5th biggest rise of 26 local authorities in South West.
Rents in Exeter
The average private rent in Exeter was £1,318 a month in August 2026, 0.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in Exeter are 28.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Exeter has the 95th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
People moving in and out in Exeter
In the year ending June 2025, 16,387 people moved to Exeter from elsewhere in the UK and 17,797 moved away, a net loss of 1,410 (10.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- East Devon 1,404
- Teignbridge 890
- Mid Devon 570
Most moved out to
- East Devon 1,958
- Teignbridge 983
- Mid Devon 835
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
How many homes sell in Exeter
1,255 homes were sold in Exeter in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.91 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Exeter were 7.0% down on the year before and 38.5% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 88th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the fewest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Exeter
The police recorded 12,895 crimes in Exeter in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.3 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.94 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.12 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.88 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.34 |
Exeter has the 118th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 4th highest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Exeter
Exeter is the 110th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 187th |
| Income | 196th |
| Employment | 205th |
| Education and skills | 164th |
| Health | 89th |
| Crime | 194th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 251st |
| Living environment | 149th |
Broadband and mobile in Exeter
90.4% of premises in Exeter can get gigabit broadband and 97.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 79.9% can get full fibre, and 0.9% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 140th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.1% of premises in Exeter get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Exeter
How much does a house cost in Exeter?
The median price paid for a home in Exeter was £300,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £457,500; semi-detached £327,000; terraced £280,000; flats £175,000.
Are house prices in Exeter going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Exeter did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 9.1%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Exeter?
The average private rent in Exeter was £1,318 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £915; 2 bed £1,131; 3 bed £1,362; 4+ bed £1,919.
Is Exeter a safe place to live?
Exeter had 8.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 118th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Exeter?
79.9% of premises in Exeter can get full fibre and 90.4% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Teignbridge 16 km
- Mid Devon 18 km
- East Devon 21 km
- Torbay 31 km
- West Devon 39 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.