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House prices in Exeter
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
Exeter has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -2.2% to £281,197. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£164,830), while detached homes hold up better at £516,089.
That's 4% above the UK average of £271,295.
Exeter house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Exeter
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £516,089 ▼ -1.7%
- Semi-detached £344,012 ▼ -0.9%
- Terraced £280,590 ▼ -1.5%
- Flat £164,830 ▼ -5.5%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | NORTH LODGE, EX6 8AT | £400,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 60 LEYPARK ROAD, EX1 3NX | £172,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 EXETER ROAD, EX3 0LX | £475,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 20 WESTFIELD, EX5 4QU | £270,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 34 CHURCH ROAD, EX2 8SW | £215,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 KINGFISHER RISE, EX5 7GN | £275,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 54A WREFORDS LANE, EX4 5BS | £325,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 HOOK DRIVE, EX2 7SD | £370,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 39 MANLEY MEADOW, EX1 3GQ | £650,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 266 PINHOE ROAD, EX4 7HH | £335,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Exeter costs 8.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Exeter ranks nationally →
Exeter is the 109th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 49,166 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Exeter.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 53.5%
- Median floor area 77 m²
- Median annual energy cost £740
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Blaby £281,459
- House prices in East Suffolk £279,914
- House prices in Ribble Valley £283,325
- House prices in Charnwood £278,883
- House prices in North Devon £277,867
- House prices in Mid Devon £285,941
- House prices in North West Leicestershire £286,826
- House prices in Breckland £275,544
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Exeter?
- The average house price in Exeter is £281,197, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Exeter changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Exeter have fallen -2.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Exeter by property type?
- Latest average prices in Exeter:
- detached homes: £516,089
- semi-detached homes: £344,012
- terraced homes: £280,590
- flats: £164,830
- Is Exeter affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Exeter costs 8.7× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Exeter ranks nationally.
- Is Exeter an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Exeter costs £281,197 — 4% more than the UK average of £271,295. Exeter is the 109th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Exeter?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Exeter's average of £281,197, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Exeter?
- On a typical Exeter sale at £281,197, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,400–£5,100, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Exeter?
- Moving home in Exeter typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.