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Exeter EX38 8 area guide

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Is Exeter EX38 8 a good place to live?

In Exeter (EX38 8), homes sell for around £294,637 on average, there are 2 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).

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Flood risk in Exeter EX38 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Exeter EX38 8 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (97 of 3,524) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 64 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)

1995: mean £48,428, median £45,000 (51 sales)1996: mean £50,218, median £46,500 (74 sales)1997: mean £56,390, median £46,000 (82 sales)1998: mean £61,943, median £51,250 (94 sales)1999: mean £64,971, median £49,750 (91 sales)2000: mean £79,226, median £68,250 (96 sales)2001: mean £101,830, median £85,250 (102 sales)2002: mean £112,884, median £93,000 (119 sales)2003: mean £140,648, median £124,000 (77 sales)2004: mean £185,036, median £168,000 (73 sales)2005: mean £194,882, median £169,950 (81 sales)2006: mean £211,536, median £184,000 (109 sales)2007: mean £221,766, median £185,000 (99 sales)2008: mean £182,368, median £148,000 (38 sales)2009: mean £173,091, median £151,500 (48 sales)2010: mean £177,684, median £161,000 (47 sales)2011: mean £173,624, median £150,000 (51 sales)2012: mean £191,890, median £172,500 (58 sales)2013: mean £164,949, median £154,475 (70 sales)2014: mean £206,723, median £165,500 (73 sales)2015: mean £196,693, median £185,000 (63 sales)2016: mean £217,701, median £180,000 (85 sales)2017: mean £225,020, median £199,750 (77 sales)2018: mean £239,834, median £195,000 (71 sales)2019: mean £236,095, median £207,000 (83 sales)2020: mean £246,681, median £227,500 (78 sales)2021: mean £322,434, median £247,000 (117 sales)2022: mean £281,502, median £250,000 (73 sales)2023: mean £300,040, median £230,000 (68 sales)2024: mean £294,637, median £257,000 (63 sales)2025: mean £293,102, median £279,000 (80 sales)2026: mean £271,253, median £216,000 (16 sales)1995: mean £48,428, median £45,000 (51 sales)1996: mean £50,218, median £46,500 (74 sales)1997: mean £56,390, median £46,000 (82 sales)1998: mean £61,943, median £51,250 (94 sales)1999: mean £64,971, median £49,750 (91 sales)2000: mean £79,226, median £68,250 (96 sales)2001: mean £101,830, median £85,250 (102 sales)2002: mean £112,884, median £93,000 (119 sales)2003: mean £140,648, median £124,000 (77 sales)2004: mean £185,036, median £168,000 (73 sales)2005: mean £194,882, median £169,950 (81 sales)2006: mean £211,536, median £184,000 (109 sales)2007: mean £221,766, median £185,000 (99 sales)2008: mean £182,368, median £148,000 (38 sales)2009: mean £173,091, median £151,500 (48 sales)2010: mean £177,684, median £161,000 (47 sales)2011: mean £173,624, median £150,000 (51 sales)2012: mean £191,890, median £172,500 (58 sales)2013: mean £164,949, median £154,475 (70 sales)2014: mean £206,723, median £165,500 (73 sales)2015: mean £196,693, median £185,000 (63 sales)2016: mean £217,701, median £180,000 (85 sales)2017: mean £225,020, median £199,750 (77 sales)2018: mean £239,834, median £195,000 (71 sales)2019: mean £236,095, median £207,000 (83 sales)2020: mean £246,681, median £227,500 (78 sales)2021: mean £322,434, median £247,000 (117 sales)2022: mean £281,502, median £250,000 (73 sales)2023: mean £300,040, median £230,000 (68 sales)2024: mean £294,637, median £257,000 (63 sales)2025: mean £293,102, median £279,000 (80 sales)2026: mean £271,253, median £216,000 (16 sales) MeanMedian £322,434 £45,000 1995 2026*

Annual sold price in EX38 8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (16 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 1 crimesJun 24: 2 crimesJul 24: 2 crimesApr 25: 3 crimesJun 25: 2 crimesFeb 26: 1 crimes Feb 26: 1 crimes 3 1 May 24 Feb 26

Recorded crimes per month in EX38 8 (May 24–Feb 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
52
One-person households
26%
Households with children
22%
Households
5,723

Owned 74% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for EX38 8.

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Exeter EX38 8: frequently asked questions

Is Exeter EX38 8 a good place to live?

In Exeter (EX38 8), homes sell for around £294,637 on average, there are 2 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).

How much are house prices in Exeter EX38 8?

Homes in Exeter EX38 8 sell for around £294,637 on average, based on 63 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Exeter EX38 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Exeter EX38 8 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (97 of 3,524) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 64 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Exeter EX38 8?

There are 2 schools in Exeter EX38 8 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Exeter EX38 8 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Exeter EX38 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Exeter EX38 8 a deprived area?

Exeter EX38 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).