Solidus Road Exeter
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX1), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14203221.
- Sales: 39 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £393,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 40 homes have an energy certificate (B: 40).
- 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 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pinhoe, about 600 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 670 m away, and Eastern Fields Playing Field (9.3 hectares) is about 670 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 47 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pinhoe Surgery, about 570 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 1,050 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 | 3 | £393,000 | £365,000 | £525,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £327,500 | £327,500 | £327,500 |
| 2022 | 2 | £457,500 | £440,000 | £475,000 |
| 2020 | 31 | £335,000 | £279,300 | £427,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £393,000 | £381,000 | £405,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2024 | 17 EX1 3WB | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2024 | 22 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 17 May 2024 | 10 EX1 3WB | Detached | £393,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 43 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £327,500 | |
| 20 Sep 2022 | 5 EX1 3WB | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2022 | 26 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £440,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2020 | 18 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £321,958 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 32 EX1 3WB | Detached | £427,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 24 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £339,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 26 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £339,000 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 22 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £326,576 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 20 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £279,300 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 28 EX1 3WB | Detached | £420,000 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 30 EX1 3WB | Detached | £410,000 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 43 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £288,000 | New build. |
| 4 Dec 2020 | 45 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £284,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2020 | 47 EX1 3WB | Detached | £311,000 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 41 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £285,000 | New build. |
| 20 Nov 2020 | 39 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 4 Nov 2020 | 27 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £327,000 | New build. |
| 4 Nov 2020 | 35 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £282,000 | New build. |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 29 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £315,461 | New build. |
| 19 Oct 2020 | 37 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £288,000 | New build. |
| 9 Oct 2020 | 25 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £335,000 | New build. |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 16 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £340,000 | New build. |
| 22 Sep 2020 | 13 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £335,000 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2020 | 23 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £320,000 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 2020 | 21 EX1 3WB | Detached | £350,279 | New build. |
| 21 Aug 2020 | 19 EX1 3WB | Detached | £360,000 | New build. |
| 7 Aug 2020 | 17 EX1 3WB | Detached | £420,000 | New build. |
| 31 Jul 2020 | 15 EX1 3WB | Detached | £415,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jul 2020 | 12 EX1 3WB | Detached | £417,700 | New build. |
| 24 Jul 2020 | 14 EX1 3WB | Detached | £420,000 | New build. |
| 24 Jul 2020 | 10 EX1 3WB | Detached | £335,000 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 11 EX1 3WB | Semi-detached | £330,000 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2020 | 8 EX1 3WB | Detached | £400,000 | New build. |
| 6 Mar 2020 | 9 EX1 3WB | Detached | £420,000 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 7 EX1 3WB | Detached | £405,000 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 5 EX1 3WB | Detached | £381,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
40 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (24); House, detached (16). Built: 2019 (32); 2020 (8).
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 C (30% of about 2,450 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
- Hessary, Hollow Lane, Exeter, EX1 3RW: up to 17 homes (270 m)
- Gypsy Hill Hotel, Gypsy Hill Lane, Exeter, EX1 3RJ: up to 28 homes (670 m)
- Whipton Community Hospital, Hospital Lane, Exeter, EX1 3PQ: up to 110 homes (710 m)
- 58 Main Road, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 9EY: up to 7 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 41 addresses are between 43 m and 47 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX1 3UU | 97% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| EX1 3WB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pinhoe 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 600 m |
| Polsloe Bridge 189,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.0 km | |
| Digby and Sowton 968,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 27 within 800 m; nearest Pinn Lane Monkerton | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Exeter City Centre | 3.6 km |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Ferry Landing | 5.5 km |
| Car parks | Exeter Park and Ride | 820 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km; nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 4.2 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 74.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Pinhoe Surgery | 570 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Pinhoe Pharmacy Limited | 790 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Smile The Gentle Dental Centre | 630 m |
| Hospital | Hospital Lane | 640 m |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 1.6 km |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Exeter Barton Road Cashzone | 830 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,240 m² | 670 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Eastern Fields Playing Field 9.3 ha | 670 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Mayfield Gardens Play Park 650 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 420 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,110 m² | 730 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 9.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Katherine's Priory, Polsloe, a scheduled monument, 2.0 km west. 9 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Katherine's Priory, Polsloe | Scheduled monument | 2.0 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Moor Plantation | Wood | 1.0 km south-east |
| Taylor's Brake | Wood | 1.2 km south-east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 1.8 km north |
| Clyst Valley | Valley | 2.5 km north-east |
| Surry Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km north |
| Duck's Marsh | Wetland | 4.1 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkerton Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 150 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Luke's Church of England School | Secondary | 11–16 | 460 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Whipton Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Willowbrook School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westclyst Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| St James School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km | No overall grade (Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkerton Community Primary School EX1 3WS | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| South West Norse @ Ellen Tinkham School EX1 3RW | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Exeter College Technology Centre EX1 3PZ | School/college/university | 400 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| The Pinhoe Hoard EX4 8GA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Roman Avenue (10); On or near Hart'S Lane (9); On or near Victoria Close (9); On or near Solidus Road (7); On or near Cumberland Way (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Pinhoe Hoard (pub/bar/nightclub, EX4 8GA) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 27 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Gould Road · Sestertius Road · Denarius Road · Follis Walk · Vesta Close · Roman Avenue · Roman Avenue · Priest Close · Victoria Close · Hollow Lane · Lyme Lane · Pilton Lane
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.