Michael Browning Way Exeter
35 addresses across 4 postcodes (EX2), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14201659.
- Flood: 6 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 B; Band D in Exeter costs £2,495 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Exeter St Thomas, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bull Meadow, is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southernhay House Surgery, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,060 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (39% of about 1,470 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Haven Banks, Water Lane, Exeter, EX2 8BY, pending decision (170 m)
- Water Lane, Exeter: up to 2,202 homes (260 m)
- Isca Motors, Water Lane, Exeter, EX2 8BY: up to 6 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- St Andrews Yard, Willeys Avenue, Exeter, EX2 8EP: up to 9 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 71 Holloway Street, Exeter, EX2 4JD: up to 6 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- South Gate, Exeter: up to 81 homes (510 m (0.3 miles))
- West Gate, Exeter: up to 200 homes (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Exe Bridges Retail Park, Exeter, EX4 1AH: up to 201 homes (620 m (0.4 miles))
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, 6 at medium risk and 123 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 100 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 100 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 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 8DD | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 24 | unlikely |
| EX2 8BB | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 12 | unlikely |
| EX2 8GP | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 49 | unlikely |
| EX2 8BY | zone 3 | 0 / 6 / 38 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 7 m and 9 m above sea level (9 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 8BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX2 8BY | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| EX2 8DD | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| EX2 8GP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Exeter St Thomas 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Exeter Central 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Marsh Barton 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haven Close Haven Banks | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Exeter City Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Lock Ferry Landing Exminster | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haven Banks 2 car park | 40 m |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 76.9 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southernhay House Surgery | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 17 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Thomas Dental Practice | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Exeter Nuffield Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Exeter Volunteer Police Cadets | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Cowick Street, Exeter Cashzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bull Meadow 1.3 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | St Thomas Pleasure Grounds 2.1 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Larkbeare House, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 260 m north-east. 328 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 18 of them Grade I and 47 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Larkbeare House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 260 m north-east |
| 1, COLLETON CRESCENT (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north |
| 6-11 Warehouse Vaults | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north |
| Fish Market | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north |
| 1-4 Warehouse Vaults | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north |
| Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street | Scheduled monument | 380 m north-east |
| The medieval Exe Bridge, St Edmund's Church, and medieval tenement remains, lying between the River Exe and Frog Street | Scheduled monument | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Roman baths (site of), The Deanery | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| St Bartholomew's Cemetery, Exeter | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Duck's Marsh | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Constitutional Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Knowle Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Eastdown Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Fairy Dell | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 34 | 35 |
1 of the street's 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 570 m (0.4 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 | 690 m (0.4 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 |
| Exeter Mathematics School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St David's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Exe School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 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 |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bowhill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Isca Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside Distillery EX2 8DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Boatyard Bakery & Cafe EX2 8DP | Manufacturers/packers | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Quay Climbing Centre Cafe EX2 8AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Exe Water Sports Club EX2 8DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Slazenger Padel EX2 8BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Between Bread EX2 8DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Topsham Brewery EX2 8GR | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Manna EX2 8GR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tenpin Ltd EX2 8BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| SNARK EX2 8GT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Tea at the Quay EX2 8GT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Yummy Kebab EX2 8BY | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Lutzys EX2 8GT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Rockfish Exeter EX2 8GT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Venezia Exeter EX2 8GY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Maritime Court (15); On or near Monitor Close (7); On or near Haven Close (6); On or near Michael Browning Way (5); On or near Chandlers Walk (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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 Slazenger Padel (restaurant/cafe/canteen, EX2 8BY) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 28 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- EX2 8DD: 30 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- EX2 8BB: 2 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- EX2 8GP: 2 addresses of 55 in the postcode
- EX2 8BY: 1 address of 79 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Haven Road · Chandlers Walk · Monitor Close · Colleton Hill · Haven Close · Water Lane · Diamond Road · Chamberlain Road · Colleton Grove · Larkbeare Road · Greenford Villas · Waterside
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.