Living in Exeter, Devon
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Local administration around Exeter
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Exeter
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southernhay House Surgery | 30 Barnfield Road, Exeter | 0.5 mi | 01392 211266 |
| St Thomas Medical Group | St. Thomas Health Centre, Cowick Street, St. Thomas, Exeter | 0.6 mi | 01392 676676 |
| St Leonards Practice | Athelstan Road, Exeter | 0.6 mi | 01392 201790 |
| Barnfield Hill Surgery | 10-12 Barnfield Hill, Exeter | 0.7 mi | 01392 432761 |
| Inclusion Health Devon CIC | Wat Tyler House, King William Street, Exeter | 0.7 mi | 01392 208290 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Exeter
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | Unit 1, the Exebridge Centre, Exeter | 0.2 mi | 01392 271372 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 11 Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter | 0.4 mi | 01392 491272 |
| Luxtons the Pharmacy | 67 Cowick Street, Exeter | 0.5 mi | 01392 274880 |
| St Thomas Pharmacy | 70 Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter | 0.5 mi | 01392 251777 |
| Boots | 250-251 High Street, Exeter | 0.6 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Exeter
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittar Chambers Dental Practice | 51 North Street, Exeter | 0.3 mi | |
| St Thomas Dental Practice | 48-49 Cowick Street, Exeter | 0.4 mi | |
| Inspired Dental Care | 246 High Street, Exeter | 0.5 mi | |
| Southernhay Dental Practice | 20 Southernhay East, Exeter | 0.5 mi | |
| The Exeter Dental Centre | Castle Square House, 17 Castle Street, Exeter | 0.5 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Exeter
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93, GRAS LAWN | £470,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 149, TOPSHAM ROAD | £495,000 | Detached | Jul 2026 |
| 50, ROBERTS ROAD | £274,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 54, WONFORD ROAD | £1,320,000 | Detached | Jul 2026 |
| 5, EAST GROVE ROAD | £375,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 6, RADNOR PLACE | £557,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 6, SOUTHGATE COURT, HOLLOWAY STREET | £185,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 39, ROBERTS ROAD | £285,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| FLAT 7, GLENCOE, LYNDHURST ROAD | £280,500 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 12, LISTER CLOSE | £477,500 | Semi-detached | May 2026 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Exeter
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Primary School | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St David's CofE Primary School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Montgomery Primary School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Bowhill Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Newtown Primary School | Requires Improvement | 0.8 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Exe School | Good | 0.8 mi |
Broadband in Exeter
Local Amenities in Exeter
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0 mi
- Playground 0.1 mi
- Priory Gardens Park 0.2 mi
- Bullmeadow 0.4 mi
- Flowerpot Skate Park 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- M&S Foodhall 0.2 mi
- Aldi 0.3 mi
- Co-op Food 0.3 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.4 mi
- Budgens 0.6 mi
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station 0.2 mi
- Exeter Central Rail Station 0.6 mi
- Exeter St Davids Rail Station 0.9 mi
- St James Park (Devon) Rail Station 1 mi
- Marsh Barton 1.1 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0.2 mi
- Window to the Womb 0.3 mi
- Superdrug 0.4 mi
- Helen Hunt Aesthetics 0.5 mi
- Southernhay House Surgery 0.5 mi
Area Profile for Exeter
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