Exeter EX21 area guide
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Is Exeter EX21 a good place to live?
In Exeter (EX21), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £399,022 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, 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).
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
£399,022
Population
14,740
Recorded crime
3.5
Schools
6
Broadband
15%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Exeter EX21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Exeter EX21 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (30 of 5,337) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 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 EX21, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (13 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 EX21 (Jun 24–Apr 26, average 1/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 54
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 6,129
Owned 76% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for EX21.
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Exeter EX21: frequently asked questions
Is Exeter EX21 a good place to live?
In Exeter (EX21), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £399,022 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, 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).
What is the crime rate in Exeter EX21?
Recorded crime in Exeter EX21 runs at 3.5 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Exeter EX21 safe?
Crime in Exeter EX21 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Exeter EX21 runs at 3.5 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Exeter EX21?
Homes in Exeter EX21 sell for around £399,022 on average, based on 72 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Exeter EX21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Exeter EX21 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (30 of 5,337) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Exeter EX21?
There are 6 schools in Exeter EX21 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Exeter EX21 a deprived area?
Exeter EX21 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).