Rushforth Place Exeter
24 addresses across 1 postcode (EX4), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14200730.
49 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale. 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 10, 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 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 Exeter St David's, about 1.2 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 790 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 52 to 59 m above sea level. The nearest GP surgery is Foxhayes Practice, about 1.0 km away. About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £125,000 | £124,950 | £140,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £149,000 | £149,000 | £149,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £136,475 | £134,950 | £138,000 |
| 2008 | 3 | £118,000 | £116,000 | £140,000 |
| 2006 | 5 | £120,000 | £110,000 | £146,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £111,500 | £110,000 | £113,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2025 | 2 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £190,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 2 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £220,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Apr 2024 | 22 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 22 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £171,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 2 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £207,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2019 | 6 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £173,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2015 | 10 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 6 May 2015 | 8 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £124,950 | |
| 31 Mar 2015 | 22 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2014 | 3 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £147,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2013 | 4 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £149,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2010 | 1 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2009 | 11 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2009 | 1 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £134,950 | |
| 4 Aug 2008 | 8 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £116,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2008 | 3 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2008 | 8 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 23 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 4 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £146,500 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 9 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2006 | 7 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £139,750 | |
| 3 Apr 2006 | 22 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £119,500 | |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 23 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2005 | 8 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £113,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2004 | 23 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £113,500 | |
| 8 Jul 2004 | 11 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £134,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2004 | 11 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £118,750 | |
| 31 Oct 2003 | 9 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 10 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2003 | 1 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £117,500 | |
| 14 Mar 2003 | 5 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2002 | 4 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £111,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 22 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £74,500 | |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 2 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £73,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2001 | 11 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £69,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2001 | 9 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2001 | 2 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £58,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 10 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 22 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £45,500 | |
| 27 Jul 1999 | 4 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £57,500 | |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 11 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 7 May 1999 | 3 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £49,000 | |
| 19 Oct 1998 | 2 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £42,750 | |
| 23 Apr 1998 | 10 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 6 EX4 2NU | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 26 Sep 1997 | 11 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £44,500 | |
| 19 Sep 1997 | 7 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 21 Jul 1997 | 10 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £46,250 | |
| 18 Dec 1995 | 11 EX4 2NU | Semi-detached | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, end-terrace (7); House, enclosed end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (7); 1991-1995 (7); 1996-2002 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (4).
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 (40% of about 750 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
- Newbery Car Breakers, Redhills, Exeter, EX4 1SS: up to 8 homes (830 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 52 m and 59 m above sea level (55 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX4 2NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Exeter St David's 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km |
| Exeter Central 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.0 km | |
| Exeter St Thomas 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 21 within 800 m; nearest Withycombe Way Exwick | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Exeter City Centre | 2.6 km |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Ferry Landing | 8.5 km |
| Car parks | Richmond road car park | 1.7 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Wenea | 880 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 10.3 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 75.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Foxhayes Practice | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Exwick Pharmacy | 920 m |
| NHS dentists | Contemporary Dental | 1.7 km |
| Hospital | Franklyn Community Hospital | 2.4 km |
| Police station | Exeter Volunteer Police Cadets | 3.1 km |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-Operative Exeter Buddle Lane, Exwick Cashzone | 1.5 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,310 m² | 790 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 13 ha | 880 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,850 m² | 600 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exwick Heights Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 430 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Thomas Hall School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.5 km | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| St David's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 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 |
| Montgomery Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter EX4 2PR | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Exwick Heights Primary School EX4 2FB | School/college/university | 430 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hexworthy Avenue (19); On or near Rushforth Place (9); On or near Lavender Road (9); On or near Foxtor Road (8); On or near Medley Court (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- EX4 2NU: 24 addresses
Nearby streets
Hexworthy Avenue · Garland Close · Farm Hill · Foxtor Road · Poppy Close · Kestor Drive · Whitycombe Way · Honeysuckle Court · Fingle Close · Cornflower Hill · Daisy Links · Foxglove Rise
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.