Living in Exeter
Exeter is a city in Devon.
Exeter is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Exeter is a cathedral city and the county town of Devon in South West England.
Where is Exeter?
- Type of place
- City
- County
- Devon
- Region
- South West
- Nation
- England
Exeter at a glance
- Schools: Typical school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Pricey for the region
- Typical sale price: around £290k (median of 2,727 sales across the built-up area)
What Exeter is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
- Cathedral
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Exeter like to live in?
Exeter is a city. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Exeter is a cathedral city and the county town of Devon in South West England. School performance here is typical for the nation and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 98.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026.
What is Exeter known for?
Exeter is known for strong high street, walking & green space, cathedral, riverfront.
Is Exeter good for families?
Families in Exeter have 19 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 98.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Exeter is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Exeter likely to suit?
Exeter may suit people who value 19 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Exeter?
School performance here is typical for the nation. Exeter has 19 rated schools within reach.
Is Exeter a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 98.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Exeter is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Exeter?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Exeter?
Homes in Exeter typically sell for around £290k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 2,727 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Exeter?
Exeter is a city in Devon, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.