Alphington & Marsh Barton
Exeter 014 · 5 sub-areas · 7,143 residents
Exeter 014 is a residential part of Exeter, home to around 7,100 people and sitting at a noticeably older age profile than the city as a whole. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £1,125 a month — slightly below the UK median for a 2-bed — and nearly two-thirds of households here own their home outright or with a mortgage, making it one of Exeter's more settled, owner-occupied corners.
Alphington & Marsh Barton is a mid-density neighbourhood of Exeter in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Alphington & Marsh Barton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,312 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Alphington & Marsh Barton in Exeter
Living in Alphington & Marsh Barton
Exeter 014 has a quieter, more established feel than the student-heavy parts of the city closer to the university. More than one in five residents is 65 or older, and the high owner-occupation rate — around 62% — signals the kind of neighbourhood where people tend to stay rather than cycle through. It's not the most dynamic part of Exeter, but it's stable, well-connected to greenspace, and cheaper than renting further into the centre.
On rent, this neighbourhood sits just below the national median for a 2-bed. A one-bedroom flat runs around £910 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,125, and a three-bedroom around £1,350. Those figures are estimates — official rent data only goes down to the council level, so we scale it using local sale prices to get a more accurate per-neighbourhood figure. Council tax (Band D) comes to roughly £2,495 a year. If you're buying, the median sale price is around £289,000, and you're looking at about five years to save a deposit at typical local earnings — manageable by Exeter standards.
The demographic picture here is noticeably different from central Exeter. The 18–34 cohort accounts for around 24% of residents — present, but not dominant — while the 50-and-over age groups make up more than 40% combined. Single-person households are common, at around 35% of all households. The neighbourhood is ethnically less diverse than the city average, with around 89% of residents born in the UK.
Greenspace is accessible — the typical resident is within 440 metres of open space, and a quarter of households can reach green areas on foot. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 880 metres away, about an 11-minute walk. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Exeter 014 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, residential part of Exeter with high owner-occupation and good greenspace access — the typical resident is within 440 metres of open space. It's quieter than the student-heavy city centre and suits people who want stability over buzz. The school picture is weaker than you'd hope, so families should research catchments carefully.
- What is the rent in Exeter 014?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £910 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,125, and a three-bedroom around £1,353. These are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 2.2% over the past year — a relatively modest increase by South West standards.
- Is Exeter 014 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 180 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is more than twice the UK national average. Urban neighbourhoods near city centres often run higher rates due to footfall and commercial activity, so the residential feel may be calmer than the headline suggests — but it's worth checking police.uk for street-level detail.
- What's the commute from Exeter 014 to Exeter city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly an 11-minute walk away. Most residents drive — around 46% commute by car — while public transport is used by just 5%. A notable 27% work from home, which is high even by post-pandemic standards. The rail commute to London takes around 137 minutes.
- Who lives in Exeter 014?
- It's a predominantly older, owner-occupied neighbourhood. Over-65s make up around 22% of residents, and more than 60% of households own their home. Single-person households are common at around 35%. The area is less ethnically diverse than Exeter as a whole, and around 33% of residents hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Exeter 014?
- There are 54 schools within 2km, but only around 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 9.2km away. Families should look up specific school catchments on the Devon County Council admissions pages before deciding.