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EX3

EXETER

Devon, South West, England

EX3 is the postcode district for EXETER, located in Devon, South West.

Avg price £594,915
1yr change ▼ 6.9%
Crime 91% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£594,915

▼ 6.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

107% above national avg

Crime Rate

7.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

90% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

378 Mbps

Property Prices in EX3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EX3 is £594,915, which is 54% above the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in EX3 cost 107.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EX3 have fallen 6.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £807,132 158
Semi-detached £586,193 90
Terraced £529,707 96
Flat £303,571 92
All types £594,915 451

5-Year Price History

£546K £571K £597K £622K £648K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EX3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 7.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EX3 has a crime rate well 91% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EX3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EX3 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Topsham School Primary Not inspected mi
Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,399

Population

62

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
23.0%
Social rent
17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EX3 are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EX3 is collected by Exeter. The Band D rate is £2,168/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

EX

EX3 — EXETER

Area Summary

EX3 (EXETER) offers above-average property prices (£594,915, 107% above national average), low crime (91% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in EX3?
The average house price in EX3 (EXETER) is £594,915, based on 451 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 107% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.9% over the past year.
Is EX3 a safe area to live?
Crime in EX3 is significantly below the national average (7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in EX3?
There are 2 schools in or near EX3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in EX3?
Council tax in EX3 is collected by Exeter. The Band D rate is £2,168 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in EX3?
The average broadband download speed in EX3 is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in EX3 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in EX3 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,399.