EX1 covers a varied part of Exeter, stretching from the eastern side of the city centre through Newtown and Heavitree, then towards Pinhoe, Monkerton, Tithebarn and parts of West Clyst.
The choice of homes changes across the postcode district. Buyers and renters can compare city-centre apartments, converted period properties, traditional terraces, established family houses and recently built homes on Exeter’s eastern side.
Where you choose will depend on the balance you want between access to the city centre, internal space, parking, outside space and nearby services. This guide explains the main differences between areas and the checks worth completing before moving.
Information reviewed in August 2026. Property, transport, planning and local services can change. Use the complete property address when carrying out your research.
Is EX1 right for you?
EX1 may suit people who want access to central Exeter without limiting their search to city-centre homes.
Homes closer to the centre place shops, workplaces and entertainment within reach, although parking and private outdoor space can be limited. Newtown and Heavitree offer more established residential surroundings. Pinhoe, Monkerton, Tithebarn and areas around West Clyst provide a greater concentration of houses and newer development.
The main choice is often between convenience and space.
A central apartment may reduce the need to drive for everyday journeys. An older home in Newtown or Heavitree may offer period features and established surroundings, but could require additional maintenance. A newer home farther east may provide modern insulation, allocated parking and contemporary layouts, while also carrying an estate charge or sitting close to continuing development.
EX1 is therefore better understood as a collection of different residential areas rather than one uniform property market.
Where is EX1?
EX1 covers central and eastern parts of Exeter. Its main geographic postcode sectors are EX1 1, EX1 2 and EX1 3.
Broadly:
- EX1 1 includes parts of central Exeter and streets immediately to its east and south-east.
- EX1 2 covers areas including Newtown, Heavitree and neighbouring residential streets.
- EX1 3 extends across parts of eastern Exeter, including Pinhoe, Monkerton, Tithebarn and nearby development areas.
Postcode districts do not always follow recognised neighbourhood, ward or local-authority boundaries. This is particularly relevant towards the eastern side of EX1, where developments around Tithebarn and West Clyst may sit close to the boundary between Exeter and East Devon.
The complete address is more reliable than the development or neighbourhood name when researching a property. Use it to check:
- council tax
- school admissions
- planning applications
- local services
- environmental information
- transport and highways
The Office for National Statistics explains how individual postcodes relate to local authorities and other administrative areas through its postcode geography guidance.
What is it like to live in EX1?
The character of EX1 changes as you travel east from central Exeter.
Near the centre, the housing includes apartments, converted buildings and terraces close to shopping streets, offices, restaurants and entertainment. This part of the district may work best for people who expect to walk for many everyday journeys.
Newtown and Heavitree provide more residential surroundings without moving far from central Exeter. Their older housing, local centres and parks distinguish them from both the city centre and the newer eastern developments.
Pinhoe has an established centre, railway access and housing built during different periods. Monkerton, Tithebarn and nearby developments contain a higher proportion of recently built homes, planned streets and managed outdoor areas.
The postcode alone will not show what it is like to live in a particular home. Property type, parking, road traffic, neighbouring land and the route to essential services are more useful considerations.
Property in EX1
The housing choice across EX1 includes:
- city-centre apartments
- purpose-built flats
- converted period properties
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces
- interwar and post-war houses
- modern apartments
- recently built terraced and semi-detached homes
- detached family houses
Flats and smaller terraces may provide a lower-cost route into the local market than larger houses. The purchase price should still be considered alongside floor area, tenure, lease length, service charges, condition, parking and outside space.
Older homes may offer period features, established gardens and room proportions that can be harder to find in some newer properties. Buyers should consider the condition of the roof, windows, heating, wiring and insulation.
A suitable property survey can help identify problems that may not be apparent during a viewing. A survey does not replace the legal, drainage and environmental searches completed during the purchase.
Recently built homes will often have more modern heating, insulation and internal layouts. They may also have new-home warranty cover, subject to the terms and remaining duration of the policy.
Before buying a newer home, establish whether it has:
- an estate management charge
- private road or drainage arrangements
- parking restrictions
- shared or managed outdoor spaces
- communal energy or heating arrangements
- further development planned nearby
Anyone considering a flat should review the full lease rather than relying on the headline service charge.
The remaining lease term, building insurance, reserve fund, planned major work, ground rent provisions and restrictions on pets or subletting may affect both ownership and a future sale.
Researching house prices in EX1
Property values vary considerably across EX1. A central apartment, a period terrace in Heavitree and a recently built house near Monkerton serve different parts of the market, even when they share the same postcode district.
For this reason, a single EX1 average is unlikely to provide a reliable indication of what an individual property is worth.
Use the official HM Land Registry sold-property-price service to research completed transactions by address. HM Land Registry Price Paid Data records the prices of homes in England and Wales that are sold for value and submitted for registration.
When comparing completed sales, look for homes with similar:
- locations
- property types
- floor areas
- numbers of bedrooms
- tenure
- condition
- parking arrangements
- gardens or outside space
- new-build or previously occupied status
HM Land Registry also provides an official Price Paid Data report builder. This can create aggregated reports for geographic areas down to postcode-sector level.
Completed-sale information does not show the current value of a property. It records the amount paid when the transaction took place, and recent transactions may not appear immediately while registrations are being processed.
No EX1 average has been included in this guide because a figure has not been calculated directly from HM Land Registry’s official dataset. This avoids relying on commercial analysis of public data.
Living in central Exeter
The central part of EX1 is likely to suit people who want shops, workplaces, restaurants and entertainment close to home.
Princesshay, the High Street, Sidwell Street and Paris Street are accessible from different parts of the central district. The practical walking route will depend on the property, particularly if you have mobility requirements or expect to make the journey every day.
Apartments and converted properties form a larger part of the housing choice here than in the outer neighbourhoods. They may appeal to people looking for a lower-maintenance home within reach of the city centre.
Parking requires careful attention. Some properties have an allocated space, while others rely on a residents’ permit, public car park or unrestricted roadside space.
Exeter City Council provides a current directory of council-run car parks. Private car parks may have different charges and conditions. Living close to a car park does not guarantee that it will provide a suitable or affordable long-term arrangement.
Alongside the convenience of a central address, consider:
- delivery and refuse-collection activity
- nearby businesses
- evening noise
- traffic
- pedestrian activity
- access for visitors
- bicycle storage
Conditions during a weekday viewing may be different in the evening or at the weekend.
Anyone buying a flat above or close to commercial premises should establish how the rest of the building is used. Commercial activity or short-term accommodation could affect noise, access, insurance or mortgage availability.
Living in Newtown
Newtown sits between Exeter city centre, Heavitree and St Leonard’s. Its position makes parts of the neighbourhood practical for journeys towards the centre and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital at Wonford.
Housing includes traditional terraces, converted period properties, flats and smaller modern developments. Outside space varies from enclosed gardens and courtyards to properties with little or no private outdoor area.
Some central destinations can be reached on foot or by bicycle from parts of Newtown. The route may involve gradients, crossings or busy roads, so distance alone does not show how practical a journey will be.
Street-level differences are important. One road may have permit controls or limited roadside parking, while a nearby street may experience more through-traffic. Road width, bin storage and rear access can also affect daily life in older terraces.
Belmont Park is one of the nearby public spaces. Exeter City Council lists a children’s play area, outdoor gym, basketball half-court, bowling club and sensory garden among its facilities.
Check the council’s parks and play areas directory for current information.
Walk the routes you expect to use towards the centre, workplace, school or bus stop before choosing a home.
Living in Heavitree
Heavitree is an established neighbourhood with a local centre, shops, services and community facilities.
Housing ranges from traditional terraces and other period properties to larger family houses, flats and more recent developments. This gives buyers and renters several property types to compare while remaining east of central Exeter.
Parking is one of the clearest property-by-property differences. Some homes have a driveway or garage, while many older streets depend on roadside spaces or permit arrangements.
Traffic patterns can also change. Transport measures, roadworks and traffic orders may alter how routes through Heavitree operate. Devon County Council publishes information about current transport-planning schemes.
Heavitree Pleasure Ground is an important local outdoor space. Exeter City Council announced in July 2026 that work had begun on a replacement water-play facility designed to include shallow water play, interactive features and improved access.
As the work was in progress when this guide was reviewed, check the latest position before relying on the facility as part of your moving decision.
Older homes should be compared on condition rather than external appearance alone. Similar-looking terraces may differ in roofing, heating, insulation, extensions and previous structural work.
Living in Pinhoe
Pinhoe has an established centre, older residential streets, railway access and a considerable amount of newer housing around its edges.
Subject to budget and availability, buyers are more likely to find houses with gardens, driveways and additional bedrooms here than in central Exeter. Housing ranges from older properties to developments built during different stages of Pinhoe’s growth.
The presence of a railway station does not mean that every property in Pinhoe has equally convenient access to it. Consider:
- the walking or cycling route
- road crossings
- gradients
- parking arrangements
- secure cycle storage
- the service needed for your regular journey
Transport facilities and services can change. Inspect the route from the property and check current travel information before relying on a particular arrangement.
Pinhoe Station Road Playing Fields provides public outdoor space. Exeter City Council has also introduced a pump track and skate facility at the site.
The older part of Pinhoe and its newer estates can feel quite different. Explore the immediate surroundings rather than judging a home by the neighbourhood name alone.
Living in Monkerton, Tithebarn and around West Clyst
Monkerton, Tithebarn and developments around West Clyst form part of the growth of Exeter and its eastern edge.
Homes here are more likely to have contemporary layouts, modern insulation, newer heating systems and allocated parking. Some developments include paths, play areas, planting and shared open spaces managed through an estate arrangement.
Monkerton and Hill Barton form a development area covered by an approved masterplan. Exeter City Council describes this as a framework intended to guide development of an urban extension in north-east Exeter.
Read the council’s approved masterplans information when researching the wider area.
The surroundings may continue to change where development is being delivered in phases.
Before reserving or buying, establish:
- how much of the surrounding development is complete
- whether further construction is expected
- what is proposed for nearby land
- whether the outlook or access route could change
- who maintains landscaped areas, play spaces and drainage
- whether roads have been adopted
- whether an estate management charge applies
- how that charge is reviewed
- which parking restrictions apply
- whether the property uses a communal heating arrangement
Use Exeter City Council’s planning application search to research applications by postcode, address, date, type or keyword.
If the complete address falls within East Devon, use the relevant planning service for that local authority.
A developer’s brochure can explain its current intentions, but your solicitor should confirm the legal responsibilities attached to the individual home.
Transport and commuting
The most useful means of travel will depend on the property address and the journey you need to make.
Pinhoe has a railway station, while stations outside EX1 may be accessible from other parts of the district. Bus corridors also run through central and eastern Exeter.
Devon County Council is responsible for local transport planning. Its work on Exeter’s central and eastern corridors includes measures affecting Pinhoe Road, Heavitree Road and Fore Street in Heavitree.
Check the council’s current transport-planning schemes for updates that may affect a regular journey.
Road access towards the M5 and A30 may be useful from eastern Exeter. Journey times can still change because of weekday traffic, school journeys, construction and roadworks.
Test a regular route at the time you expect to use it. A journey made outside peak hours may not reflect normal commuting conditions.
Walking and cycling may be practical for shorter journeys. Council documents record route and crossing improvements along corridors including Pinhoe Road, Exhibition Way, Hill Barton Road and Sweetbrier Lane. The continuity and suitability of a route will depend on its starting point and destination.
Secure cycle storage also matters. In a flat or terraced home, establish where a bicycle can be stored without blocking communal access or breaching a lease condition.
Shopping and everyday services
Central Exeter provides the largest concentration of shops and services within reach of EX1, including the High Street, Princesshay and Sidwell Street.
Residents in central locations may be able to reach supermarkets, restaurants, leisure facilities and professional services without travelling across the city. This convenience may be balanced by greater pedestrian activity, deliveries and traffic.
Heavitree and Pinhoe have local centres of their own. Their shops and services may reduce the need to travel into central Exeter for every purchase.
Eastern Exeter also provides access to shops and services along and around Pinhoe Road. What appears close on a map may still involve a busy crossing or indirect walking route.
Businesses and opening hours can change. Visit the services you expect to use rather than treating any list of individual businesses as permanent.
Schools and education
EX1 contains and sits close to nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools.
Devon County Council’s school information service lists Monkerton Community Primary School on Sesterius Road as serving children aged two to eleven. Other schools operate across Heavitree, Newtown, Pinhoe and surrounding areas.
Living close to a school does not guarantee admission.
Devon County Council confirms that schools have limited places and parents must submit an application. Academies, faith schools and other admission authorities may set their own arrangements.
Use the Devon County Council school admissions service to research:
- application dates
- designated school areas
- admission policies
- oversubscription criteria
- in-year applications
- appeals
Check the policy for the academic year in which your child will start. Use the complete home address rather than the postcode district alone.
The journey should also be tested in practice. A short distance may still involve a busy road, difficult crossing, steep route or limited parking at drop-off and collection times.
Parks and outdoor space
Residents can access parks, playing fields and children’s play areas across central and eastern Exeter.
Local options include:
- Belmont Park
- Heavitree Pleasure Ground
- Hamlin Lane Playing Field
- Pinhoe Station Road Playing Fields
Exeter City Council lists a playing field, children’s play area, basketball half-court, cycle training pad and BMX dirt jumps among the facilities at Hamlin Lane. Belmont Park includes a children’s play area, outdoor gym, basketball half-court and sensory garden.
Use Exeter City Council’s parks and play areas directory to check locations and current facilities.
When comparing homes, consider the route to an outdoor space rather than distance alone. Entrances, gradients, road crossings and accessibility will affect whether it works for your household.
A home close to a playing field or popular park may provide easy access to recreation. It may also experience more activity or parking pressure during events and busy periods.
Healthcare
The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital at Wonford is outside EX1 on Barrack Road. It is the largest hospital operated by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and accommodates many of the trust’s acute clinical services.
Parts of Newtown and Heavitree may provide practical starting points for journeys towards the hospital. Travel time will depend on the property address, route and time of day.
Check current hospital access and travel information through the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital at Wonford page.
GP practices, pharmacies and dental surgeries serve central and eastern Exeter. Registration arrangements and patient availability can differ.
Proximity to a practice does not guarantee that it is accepting new patients. Anyone requiring regular care should check current NHS information before moving.
Renting in EX1
The rental market reflects the wider variety of housing across the district.
Central apartments may appeal to people who want to live close to work, shopping or entertainment. Terraces in Newtown and Heavitree may provide a more residential setting. Houses in Pinhoe and newer eastern neighbourhoods may offer more bedrooms, gardens or parking.
Compare the full cost rather than rent alone. Include:
- council tax
- energy and water
- broadband
- transport
- parking
- contents insurance
- service costs payable by the tenant
Check what is included in the tenancy, who maintains the garden and whether parking is allocated.
The property’s Energy Performance Certificate can provide information about its recorded energy performance and recommended improvements. Search for the property through the official https://www.gov.uk/find-energy-certificate.
An Energy Performance Certificate may not reflect work completed after the assessment. Compare it with the current condition and features of the property.
Council tax and regular costs
Council tax depends on the valuation band assigned to the individual property, not the EX1 postcode district.
For the 2026/27 financial year, annual charges for properties billed by Exeter City Council range from £1,663.57 for Band A to £4,990.72 for Band H. The Band D charge is £2,495.36. These amounts apply until 31 March 2027.
Use Exeter City Council’s 2026/27 council tax charges and council tax band search to check an address.
Properties billed by another council may have different charges.
Other regular costs may include:
- service charges
- estate management fees
- ground rent where legally applicable
- parking permits
- private road or drainage contributions
- insurance
- energy and water
- broadband and mobile services
- commuting
- maintenance and repairs
Ask for the latest written figure for any service or estate charge. Check what the payment covers, how it may change, whether a reserve fund exists and whether major expenditure is expected.
Flood risk, planning and environmental checks
Environmental research should be completed for the individual address rather than EX1 as a whole.
The government’s long-term flood-risk service provides information about risk from rivers and the sea, surface water, reservoirs and groundwater where information is available.
The service does not determine whether an individual property will flood. It also does not cover every possible source, including blocked drains and burst pipes.
Exeter City Council provides local planning and flood-risk guidance, including access to mapping and information about historic flooding and surface-water drainage.
Your conveyancer’s searches may identify other matters involving drainage, highways, land use and environmental risk. A property survey assesses the condition of a building but does not replace environmental and legal searches.
Review current and decided planning applications around the home. This is particularly useful in growing eastern neighbourhoods, but it also matters in central locations where redevelopment or a change of use could affect the surroundings.
What should you check when viewing a home in EX1?
Use the viewing to assess the property and its surroundings together.
Check:
- parking arrangements at the times you will normally need them
- the route to the nearest useful bus stop or station
- traffic and noise during the day and evening
- mobile reception inside the property
- available broadband services
- garden orientation and overlooking
- bin and bicycle storage
- leasehold or estate management charges
- planned building maintenance
- nearby construction and planning applications
- school admission arrangements
- council tax and expected energy costs
- flood and environmental information
- the condition of the roof, windows, heating and insulation
- access for deliveries, visitors and emergency services
For a newer home, ask which roads and open spaces have been adopted and which remain privately managed.
For an older home, allow enough time to understand its maintenance needs rather than relying on decorative condition.
A second visit at a different time of day is worthwhile. It may reveal parking pressure, traffic, lighting or nearby activity that was not apparent during the first appointment.
Is EX1 a good place to live?
EX1 provides a broad selection of homes within reach of Exeter’s employment, shopping and services.
Central Exeter is likely to suit people who place walkability and immediate access to city facilities above parking and private outdoor space. Newtown offers residential streets close to the centre. Heavitree combines an established local centre, older housing and public outdoor space.
Pinhoe provides a mixture of older and newer homes alongside railway access. Monkerton, Tithebarn and developments around West Clyst offer a greater concentration of modern housing and access towards Exeter’s eastern side.
There is no single part of EX1 that will suit everyone. Your best choice will depend on your budget, preferred property type, regular journeys, parking needs and appetite for maintenance or development-related costs.
Compare usable space rather than bedroom count alone. Calculate the complete annual cost instead of relying on the asking price or monthly rent. Walk the journeys you expect to make, return at another time of day and investigate the individual address before committing.
Explore our homes in and around Exeter to compare current availability, prices, property types and buying options.
Frequently asked questions about EX1
What areas does EX1 cover?
EX1 covers central and eastern parts of Exeter, including areas around the city centre, Newtown, Heavitree, Pinhoe, Monkerton and Tithebarn, with parts extending towards West Clyst. Postcode, neighbourhood and council boundaries do not match precisely.
Is EX1 close to Exeter city centre?
The western side of EX1 includes part of central Exeter. Newtown and Heavitree are farther east but remain within reach of the centre. Pinhoe and the newer eastern neighbourhoods involve a longer journey.
Does EX1 have a railway station?
Pinhoe railway station serves the eastern part of EX1. The usefulness of the station will depend on the property’s position, access route and the service required for your journey.
What property types are available in EX1?
The choice includes city apartments, converted period properties, Victorian and Edwardian terraces, established family houses and newer apartments and houses. Availability differs between neighbourhoods.
Are there new-build homes in EX1?
Newer housing is concentrated around Monkerton, Tithebarn and other eastern development areas. Buyers should check construction plans, planning applications, estate charges, parking restrictions and responsibility for shared infrastructure.
Is EX1 suitable for first-time buyers?
Flats, converted properties and smaller terraces may provide alternatives to larger family houses. Affordability will depend on the deposit, mortgage costs, tenure, service charges and other household expenses.
Is EX1 suitable for families?
Families can compare established housing in Heavitree and Pinhoe with newer homes farther east. School admissions, daily travel, outdoor facilities, parking and total costs should be checked using the complete property address.
How can I research sold prices in EX1?
Use the official HM Land Registry sold-property-price service and compare completed transactions involving similar homes in the immediate area.
