A379 Exeter
10 addresses across 3 postcodes (EX2,EX6), about 1.3 km long, classed as a a road. USRN 39804129.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (E: 1, F: 3).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Exeter costs £2,495 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Marsh Barton, about 1.4 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Riverside Valley Park, is about 1.0 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 25 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ide Lane Surgery, about 1.6 km away.
- People: About 990 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 133 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Exeter in 2026-27: Band D £2,495 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,664 | £1,941 | £2,218 | £2,495 | £3,050 | £3,604 | £4,159 | £4,991 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (32% of about 3,090 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- COTFIELD AND MATFIELD, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Matford Home Farm, Exminster EX2 8XT: up to 76 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- Matford Barton, Dawlish Road, Exminster EX2 8XW: up to 25 homes, permissioned (610 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Section 50, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Remedial works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 32 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 8XR | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX2 0AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX6 8AT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 5 m and 25 m above sea level (13 m on average); the ground rises about 19 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 0AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX2 8XR | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX6 8AT | 90% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Marsh Barton 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km |
| Exeter St Thomas 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km | |
| Newcourt 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 12 within 800 m; nearest Yeoford Way Marsh Barton | 380 m |
| Bus or coach station | Railway Station Topsham | 3.7 km |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Lock Ferry Landing Exminster | 3.4 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Matford Park and Ride | 420 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km; nearest Mer | 580 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 8.6 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 79.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Ide Lane Surgery | 1.6 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Alphington Pharmacy | 1.6 km |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Matford Dental Clinic | 380 m |
| Hospital | Exeter Nuffield Hospital | 2.7 km |
| Police station | Exeter Volunteer Police Cadets | 3.5 km |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 3.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Riverside Valley Park 7.8 ha | 1.0 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 620 m |
| Playing field | King George V Playing Fields 16 ha | 1.3 km |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 1.4 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Earthwork enclosure 220yds (200m) NE of Church Path Hill Plantation, a scheduled monument, 420 m south. 4 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Earthwork enclosure 220yds (200m) NE of Church Path Hill Plantation | Scheduled monument | 420 m south |
| Linear round barrow cemetery at Castle Park, Alphington | Scheduled monument | 920 m west |
| Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km south-west |
| Peamore Park (that part to the west of the A379) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km south-west |
| Larkbeare House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knowle Hill | Hill | 530 m west |
| Church Path Hill Plantation | Wood | 660 m south |
| Kiln Close Plantation | Wood | 910 m south |
| Pearce's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km south |
| Duck's Marsh | Wetland | 1.6 km north |
| Salmon Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matford Brook Academy | All-through | 2–16 | 860 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Countess Wear Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Isca Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Alphington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Exminster Community Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parr's Farm Cafe EX2 8XT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Just Thai EX2 8XT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Kiddi Caru EX2 8LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| The Wonky Cow Cafe EX2 8LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Full of Beans EX2 8FD | Other catering premises | 410 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Matford Way (21).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- EX2 8XR: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- EX2 0AX: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- EX6 8AT: 1 address of 68 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Matford Mews · Avery Close · Matford Way · Hatswell Road · Farmer Place · Dawlish Road · Ellacott Road · Yeoford Way · Luxton Road · Medland Way · Stapleton Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.