Harefield Close Exeter
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX4), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14200368.
10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £462,500 across 2 sales. 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6, E: 1). 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 A; Band D in Exeter costs £2,495 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 63% to 67% of premises. The nearest railway station is Exeter St David's, about 410 m away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Bury Meadow (1.6 hectares) is about 590 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 17 to 26 m above sea level. 8 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Foxhayes Practice, about 900 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | £462,500 | £445,000 | £480,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £335,000 | £310,000 | £360,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2021 | 5 EX4 4AQ | Detached | £410,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Oct 2020 | 6 EX4 4AQ | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2020 | 7 EX4 4AQ | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2013 | 1 EX4 4AQ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2013 | 7 EX4 4AQ | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2012 | 1 EX4 4AQ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2011 | 6 EX4 4AQ | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2006 | 3 EX4 4AQ | Detached | £202,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2005 | 6 EX4 4AQ | Detached | £202,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2001 | 5 EX4 4AQ | Detached | £100,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); House, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1991-1995 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 A (58% of about 1,620 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): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Red Cow, Exeter: up to 442 homes (290 m)
- West Park, University of Exeter, Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4PY, permissioned (450 m)
- 99 Howell Road, Exeter, EX4 4JU: up to 6 homes (490 m)
- Land Adjacent To 17 New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4HF: up to 5 homes, permissioned (810 m)
- Rougemont Switching Centre, Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3TL: up to 86 homes (900 m)
- Apparelmaster, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, EX4 5AD, permissioned (1.0 km)
- Land at Exeter Squash Club, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter, EX4 4PR: up to 48 homes (1.0 km)
- 68-72 Howell Road, Exeter, EX4 4LZ: up to 9 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
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 13 addresses are between 17 m and 26 m above sea level (21 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX4 4AL | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| EX4 4AQ | 100% | 63% | 63% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Exeter St David's 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 410 m |
| Exeter Central 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.0 km | |
| St James Park (Exeter) 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m, 38 within 800 m; nearest Harefield Close Red Cow | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Exeter City Centre | 1.5 km |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Ferry Landing | 7.6 km |
| Car parks | Richmond road car park | 810 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km; nearest Wenea | 600 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 9.1 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 75.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Foxhayes Practice | 900 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Exwick Pharmacy | 590 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Contemporary Dental | 730 m |
| Hospital | Heavitree Hospital | 2.2 km |
| Police station | Exeter Volunteer Police Cadets | 2.0 km |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 234 High Street Lloyds Bank | 1.3 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,310 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Bury Meadow 1.6 ha | 590 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,090 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,440 m² | 550 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,850 m² | 530 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Imperial Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m south-east. 73 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m south-east |
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m west |
| Church of St David | Listed building, Grade I | 680 m south-east |
| Danes Castle | Scheduled monument | 840 m south-east |
| Northernhay and Rougemont Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km south-east |
| Rougemont Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km south-east |
| St Bartholomew's Cemetery, Exeter | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.2 km south |
| St Nicholas' Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grassway Plantation | Wood | 600 m north |
| Grassway Wood | Wood | 710 m north-east |
| Roman Hill | Hill | 2.0 km north-east |
| Salmon Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km south-east |
| Duck's Marsh | Wetland | 3.4 km south-east |
| Fairy Dell | Valley | 3.6 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 7 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
8 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 8 at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 580 m | No published inspection |
| St David's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.0 km | 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 |
| Thomas Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.1 km | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Exwick Heights Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Exeter Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 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 |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Montgomery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km | 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 |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 2.0 km | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Brewery And Tap Room EX4 4NX | Manufacturers/packers | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Londis EX4 4AZ | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Best Kebab EX4 4NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Imperial EX4 4AH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Exeter Central Premier Inn EX4 4BG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| WH Smith EX4 4NT | Retailers - other | 420 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Cafe Local EX4 4NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| The Shop EX4 4BX | Retailers - other | 430 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Costa EX4 4BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| University of Exeter EX4 4PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Taddiford Road (25); On or near Dunvegan Close (5); On or near Harefield Close (2); On or near Thomas Lane (1); On or near Elmbridge Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 31% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Kilbarran Rise · Taddyforde Court Mansions · Taddyforde Estate · Cowley Bridge Road · New North Road · Elmbridge Gardens · Waggoners Way · Lodge Hill · Dunvegan Close · Station Road · Streatham Rise · Taddiforde 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.