Devon Road Exeter
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX4), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14200237.
12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 10). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Exeter costs £2,495 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Polsloe Bridge, about 490 m away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and Mincinglake Valley Park (28 hectares) is about 620 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 51 to 54 m above sea level. 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Isca Medical Practice, about 480 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km. About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 129 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
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (12). Built: 1983-1990 (6); 1976-1982 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
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 (47% of about 930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): 2023 Article 4 Direction.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- The Old Coal Yard Exmouth Junction, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter, EX4 7AE: up to 460 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Land at Hamlin Lane, Exeter, EX1 2RY: up to 13 homes (570 m)
- Clifton Hill Sports Centre, Clifton Hill, Exeter, EX1 2DJ: up to 41 homes, permissioned (720 m)
- Land at buildings at Victoria Street, Victoria Street, Exeter, EX4 6JG: up to 47 homes (800 m)
- Former site of Public House The Globe, 39 Clifton Road, Exeter, EX1 2BL: up to 5 homes, permissioned (810 m)
- Honeylands Hospital For Children, Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AD, permissioned (860 m)
- 47 Homefield Road, Exeter, EX1 2QR: up to 26 homes, permissioned (910 m)
- Land rear of Beacon Lane shops, Beacon Lane, Exeter: up to 6 homes (930 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 51 m and 54 m above sea level (52 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX4 7BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX4 7BR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Polsloe Bridge 189,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 490 m |
| St James Park (Exeter) 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m | |
| Exeter Central 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m, 60 within 800 m; nearest St. Mark's Church Polsloe | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Exeter City Centre | 1.2 km |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Ferry Landing | 6.1 km |
| Car parks | Triangle Car Park | 1.0 km |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km; nearest Wenea | 100 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 6.7 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 74.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Isca Medical Practice | 480 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Mount Pleasant Community Pharmacy | 520 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Irish And King Dental Practice | 110 m |
| Hospital | Heavitree Hospital | 830 m |
| Police station | Heavitree Road Police Station Exeter | 1.0 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Exeter - Old Tiverton Road Cashzone | 710 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Mincinglake Valley Park 28 ha | 620 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 920 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m; nearest Hamlin Lane Playing Field 8.5 ha | 580 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 380 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 31 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 390 m | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 450 m | Requires improvement (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 650 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Stoke Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 880 m | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | 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 |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Whipton Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willowbrook School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Exeter Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocorico EX1 2QB | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| RMC Stores EX4 7HL | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Vijay Convenience Store EX1 2QA | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily EX4 7HY | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Exeter EX4 7BY | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Henrys Bar EX4 7AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2018 |
| No1 Polsloe EX1 2HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Oh My Kimchi EX4 6TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Pinhoe Road Baptist Church EX4 7HZ | Retailers - other | 420 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Ming Wah EX4 7HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Exeter Gateway Centre EX4 7AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Highbray EX4 7AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School EX1 2PT | School/college/university | 440 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| The Stoke Arms EX4 7BZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Polsloe & Priory Conservative Club EX4 6LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cloister Road (31); On or near Devon Road (20); On or near King'S Road (19); On or near Greyfriars Road (12); On or near Manston Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nearby streets
Abbey Road · Morley Road · Commins Road · Herbert Road · Monks Road · Cloister Road · King's Road · Monks Road · Whitefriars Walk · St Marks Avenue · Clinton Avenue · St Anne's Road
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.