Exeter’s most popular postcodes revealed

EX3, with its unrivalled views of the Exe Estuary, has been revealed as the most searched for postcode in Exeter in 2020, according to new data released from Zoopla, the UK’s most comprehensive property destination.

The data, which reveals the city’s most sought-after postcodes, shows that EX3 holds the prestigious top spot. EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX6 join EX3 in the top five most searched for postcodes on Zoopla in 2020.

Postcodes near historical landmarks proving popular

EX3’s stunning views of the Exe Estuary, quirky shops and strong community atmosphere in Topsham, make EX3 highly attractive to local property hunters.

EX4’s historical landmarks like Northernhay Gardens and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery secured its second place on the list, while EX1, home to Exeter Cathedral, secured fourth place. EX6 and EX2 both feature in the top five, with excellent schools such as The Maynard School and Woodwater Academy highlighting the desirability of the postcode.

The full list includes:

Rank	Postcode	Average House Price
1	EX3	£496,033
2	EX4	£262,786
3	EX2	£290,483
4	EX1	£269,979
5	EX6	£312,386

Popular properties

Current properties for sale on Zoopla in Exeter’s most desirable postcodes include EX3’s beautiful three-bed detached house in Topsham (£650,000), EX4’s sunning detached house on Cheynegate Lane (POA), EX2’s interesting four-bed barn conversion on Deepway Lane (£475,00), EX1’s spacious five-bed home at Gipsy Hill (£441,000) and EX6’s homely two-bed end terrace house on Village Road (£160,000)

Strong Buyer Appetite

News of the city’s five most in demand postcodes follows data from Zoopla that shows the housing market is set to have its strongest December for more than a decade, as buyers rush to move home before the stamp duty holiday ends. This strong buyer appetite and flurry of activity has pushed annual house price growth to 3.5%, the highest since December 2017.

Roger Wilkinson, Managing Director at Wilkinson Grant & Co, an estate agency in Exeter, said: “From our work with buyers and sellers in Exeter, we see first-hand how much appetite there across the city, but it’s clear that because of its proximity to the city centre and great amenities, EX3 is a desirable postcode and a firm favourite among those looking to move.”

Tom Parker, Consumer Spokesperson at Zoopla comments: "Due to its prime position close to the city centre, breathtaking views of the Estuary on your doorstep and great local shops and restaurants, EX3 has much to appeal to home hunters. The area, which boasts some of the most beautiful properties in Exeter, has been in high demand with property purchasers in Exeter this year, despite several lockdowns."

Current properties for sale on Zoopla in Exeter’s most desirable postcodes include:

4 bed barn conversion for sale (below)

Deepway Lane, Matford,

Exeter EX2

Price £475,000