Cathedral Yard Exeter
57 addresses across 5 postcodes (EX1,EX4), about 180 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 14200137.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £900,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 8, E: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 B; 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 Exeter Central, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rougemont Gardens, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southernhay House Surgery, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,794 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £900,000 | £850,000 | £950,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £325,000 | £225,000 | £425,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £285,000 | £280,000 | £1,101,715 |
| 2011 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 | FLAT 7, 24 EX1 1HB | Flat or maisonette | £950,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 2023 | 5 EX1 1HJ | Other | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 May 2023 | APARTMENT 3, 18 EX1 1HB | Flat or maisonette | £850,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2023 | FLAT 3, 24 EX1 1HB | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Aug 2020 | 16 - 17 EX1 1HB | Other | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Feb 2020 | FLAT 6, 24 EX1 1HB | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Sep 2019 | FLAT 4, 24 EX1 1HB | Flat or maisonette | £425,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 May 2019 | FLAT 5, 24 EX1 1HB | Flat or maisonette | £225,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2018 | FLAT 2, 24 EX1 1HB | Flat or maisonette | £280,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Sep 2018 | FLAT 3, 24 EX1 1HB | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Sep 2018 | FLAT 1, 24 EX1 1HB | Flat or maisonette | £1,101,715 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jul 2018 | FLAT 4, 24 EX1 1HB | Flat or maisonette | £285,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2018 | 2, CITY BANK EX1 1AE | Flat or maisonette | £230,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Aug 2017 | THE GRANDISSON SUITE, 18 EX1 1HB | Other | £300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Mar 2016 | THE GRANDISSON SUITE, 18 EX1 1HB | Other | £610,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 May 2015 | GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT, 22 EX1 1HB | Other | £47,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Dec 2011 | 2, CITY BANK EX1 1AE | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2010 | 1, CITY BANK EX1 1AE | Flat or maisonette | £208,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 140 m². Most common: Flat (14); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2018 (6); before 1900 (3); 2023 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Central (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 44.
- 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
- CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST PETER, grade I
- CHURCH OF ST MARTIN, grade I
- MOL'S COFFEE HOUSE, grade I
- The Guildhall, grade I
- 1 AND 2, CATHERINE STREET, grade II*
- 2, CATHEDRAL CLOSE, grade II*
- 3, CATHEDRAL CLOSE, grade II*
- 4, CATHEDRAL CLOSE, grade II*
- 40, HIGH STREET, grade II*
- 41 AND 42, HIGH STREET, grade II*
- 46, HIGH STREET, grade II*
- Church of St Petrock, grade II*
- DEVON COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL AND PROCESSIONAL WAY, grade II*
- 11-13, MARTIN'S LANE, grade II
- 15 AND 16, WATERBEER STREET, grade II
- 17, WATERBEER STREET, grade II
- 17A AND 18, WATERBEER STREET, grade II
- 18, CATHEDRAL YARD, grade II
- 195, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 196, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 199, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 200, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 206, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 207, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 22, CATHEDRAL YARD, grade II
- 23 CATHEDRAL YARD AND 55 AND 56 HIGH STREET, grade II
- 24, CATHEDRAL YARD, grade II
- 39, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 43, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 44, HIGH STREET, grade II
And 14 more.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Royal Clarence Hotel, Cathedral Yard, Exeter, EX1 1HD: up to 23 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- 228 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3LR: up to 8 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- 231 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3NE: up to 13 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- 1-6 North Street and 182, 184 and 186 Fore Street (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floors only), Exeter: up to 20 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- 7-11 North Street, St Davids, Exeter, EX4 3QS: up to 14 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- North Gate, Exeter: up to 200 homes (210 m)
- The Harlequin Centre, Paul Street, Exeter, EX4 3TT, permissioned (230 m)
- Car park rear of 95-96 Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3HY: up to 8 homes, permissioned (260 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX1 1HB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX1 1HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX1 1AE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX1 1HS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX4 3DT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 60 addresses are between 37 m and 42 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX1 1AE | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX1 1HB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX1 1HJ | 83% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| EX1 1HS | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| EX4 3DT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Exeter Central 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Exeter St Thomas 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | |
| St James Park (Exeter) 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 22 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marks and Spencer Exeter City Centre | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Exeter City Centre | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Ferry Landing | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP Car Park Exeter Market Street | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 76.1 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southernhay House Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pittar Chambers Dental Practice | 150 m |
| Hospital | Heavitree Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Exeter Volunteer Police Cadets | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Exeter High Street NatWest | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rougemont Gardens 3.7 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,370 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,200 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 7.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green, a scheduled monument, 40 m. 462 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 20 of them Grade I and 52 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green | Scheduled monument | 40 m |
| 46, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| 41 and 42, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m north |
| 40, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m north |
| 1 and 2, Catherine Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m north-east |
| Roman, Anglo Saxon and medieval defences called collectively Exeter City Walls | Scheduled monument | 90 m south-west |
| Law Library, Cathedral Yard | Scheduled monument | 120 m east |
| Northernhay and Rougemont Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 370 m north |
| St Bartholomew's Cemetery, Exeter | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grassway Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Grassway Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Salmon Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Duck's Marsh | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Constitutional Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Fairy Dell | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 60 | 60 |
None of the street's 60 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Exeter: see them on the Exeter page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| St David's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Thomas Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Montgomery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bowhill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Ladysmith Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Brasserie EX1 1HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Bird And Blend Tea Ltd EX4 3DJ | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Popeyes EX4 3DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Card Factory EX4 3DQ | Retailers - other | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Ship Inn EX1 1EY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| The (Tiny) Tasting Room EX1 1EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery EX4 3LN | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| KNOOPS EX4 3DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Go Outdoors Express EX4 3EB | Distributors/Transporters | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Greggs PLC EX4 3LN | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Mai Sushi EX4 3QA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Hotel Indigo Exeter EX1 1EU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Jar Bakery EX1 1EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer EX4 3QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| The Ivy Exeter EX4 3DT | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 675 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 371 |
| Shoplifting | 232 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 |
| Public order | 105 |
| Other theft | 94 |
| Drugs | 56 |
| Bicycle theft | 40 |
| Burglary | 30 |
| Theft from the person | 29 |
| Possession of weapons | 16 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other crime | 10 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near North Street (512); On or near Little Queen Street (262); On or near Nightclub (210); On or near Shopping Area (195); On or near Cathedral Yard (155).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 56% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 18% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 35% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- Food hygiene ratings Warrens (retailers - other, EX1 1DZ) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Custard Town (restaurant/cafe/canteen, EX4 3HL) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 20 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Namaste Exeter (restaurant/cafe/canteen, EX1 1BS) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 26 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- EX1 1HB: 37 addresses
- EX1 1HJ: 12 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- EX1 1AE: 4 addresses
- EX1 1HS: 3 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- EX4 3DT: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Martins Lane · Goldsmith Street · Catherine Street · Cathedral Close · Kalendarhay · Cathedral Yard · Parliament Street · Gandy Street · Deanery Place · Stephen Street · Egypt Lane · Little Queen Street
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.