Moving to Exeter
Devon, England
Getting around
GWR services from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington. CrossCountry links to Bristol and Birmingham. Stagecoach bus network across the city.
Commute to London: 2 hours 15 minutes by train
Key neighbourhoods
St Leonard's
~£400,000Sought-after residential area near the city centre with period properties and tree-lined streets.
Topsham
~£420,000Picturesque estuary village with antique shops, waterside pubs, and its own rail station. Technically within Exeter's boundaries.
Heavitree
~£280,000Affordable and diverse suburb east of the city centre with a bustling Fore Street and good bus links.
Pennsylvania
~£350,000Hillside neighbourhood near the university with Victorian and Edwardian houses and panoramic views.
Council tax
The Band D council tax rate in Exeter is £2,120 per year, set by Exeter City Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).
Local tips
- Exeter's quayside area is lovely for walks and has several cafés and pubs along the canal.
- The Exe Estuary Trail is a flat, scenic cycle route from Exeter to Exmouth.
- Dartmoor National Park is within easy reach for hiking and outdoor activities.
- The city has a growing food scene with independent restaurants in the West Quarter.
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