Postcode sector · EX16 6

Exeter EX16 6 area guide

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Is Exeter EX16 6 a good place to live?

In Exeter (EX16 6), recorded crime is 35% below the national average, homes sell for around £317,247 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

B Safetycrime 35% below average
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£317,247
from 150 sales
Population
13,282
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
172.9
per 1,000 · -35% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
54%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
15.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Exeter EX16 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Exeter EX16 6 is rated high. Around 15.1% of properties (828 of 5,470) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 417 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in EX16 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (41 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in EX16 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 52/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 33%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 5,792

Owned 55% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 29%

Census 2021 (ONS), for EX16 6.

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Exeter EX16 6: frequently asked questions

Is Exeter EX16 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Exeter EX16 6?

Recorded crime in Exeter EX16 6 runs at 172.9 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Exeter EX16 6 safe?

Crime in Exeter EX16 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Exeter EX16 6 runs at 172.9 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Exeter EX16 6?

Homes in Exeter EX16 6 sell for around £317,247 on average, based on 150 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Exeter EX16 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Exeter EX16 6 is rated high. Around 15.1% of properties (828 of 5,470) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 417 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Exeter EX16 6?

There are 3 schools in Exeter EX16 6 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Exeter EX16 6 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Exeter EX16 6, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Exeter EX16 6 a deprived area?

Exeter EX16 6 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).