Midway Close Exeter
7 addresses across 1 postcode (EX2), about 20 m long. USRN 14200550.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Marsh Barton, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pinces Gardens, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 19 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ide Lane Surgery, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2018 | 2 EX2 8FB | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2017 | 1 EX2 8FB | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 10 May 2002 | 4 EX2 8FB | Detached | £161,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 C (37% of about 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Alphin House, Mill Lane Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8SG: up to 22 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Land at Taunton Close, Exeter: up to 5 homes (910 m (0.6 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, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 19 m and 21 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 8FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Marsh Barton 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Exeter St Thomas 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Exeter Central 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashleigh Alphington | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Exeter City Centre | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Lock Ferry Landing Exminster | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Matford Park and Ride | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 78.7 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ide Lane Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alphington Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | St Thomas Dental Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Franklyn Community Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Exeter Volunteer Police Cadets | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Pinces Gardens 1.4 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,030 m² | 20 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) east. 47 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Linear round barrow cemetery at Castle Park, Alphington | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Ide Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Little John's Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Peamore Park (that part to the west of the A379) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Larkbeare House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Knowle Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Peamore Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Salmon Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Duck's Marsh | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Shillingford Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 7 |
4 of the street's 7 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| West Exe School | Secondary | 11–16 | 770 m (0.5 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 |
| Ide Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Matford Brook Academy | All-through | 2–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Bowhill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West Norse @ Alphington School EX2 8RQ | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Spar Alphington EX2 8UX | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Alphington Pharmacy EX2 8UP | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Chatterbox Community Cafe EX2 8UP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Lunchbox EX2 8UP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ashleigh (16); On or near Midway Terrace (7); On or near Ide Lane (6); On or near Corn Mill Crescent (3); On or near Bate Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 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) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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 8FB: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Cornmill Crescent · Midway Terrace · Corn Mill Crescent · Bate Close · Ashleigh · Ide Lane · Wheatsheaf Way · Hawthorn Way · Alphington Road · Cornmill Crescent · Oakridge · Bennett Close
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.