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Exeter, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Exeter is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 130,709. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 130,709 |
| Population Density | 12,401 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7236°, -3.5275° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.4 inches (949 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $43,833 |
| Median Age | 35.6 years |
About Exeter
Exeter is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 130,709. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Exeter vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Exeter vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,833 |
| 42% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,833 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $843 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 221 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 7 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 37.2% |
| Public Transit | 5.7% |
| Work from Home | 30.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $373,380 |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,096 |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 58.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.7% |
| Housing Units | 52,284 |
Property Tax
Climate in Exeter
Exeter has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1296 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7236°N, 3.5275°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 45 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in |
Exeter has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.7% |
| 3% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 59.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 12,401/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.5 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 7 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 37.2% |
| Public Transit | 5.7% |
| Work from Home | 30.6% |
Colleges & Universities in Exeter
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation South West Flight School | College | - | Visit → |
| Bicton College | College | - | Visit → |
| Centre for Music and Performance (Exeter College) | College | - | Visit → |
| Construction Training Centre (Exeter College) | College | - | Visit → |
| Eat That Frog C.I.C | College | - | Visit → |
| Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas | College | - | , |
| Engineering Department University of Exeter | University | - | , |
| Exeter College | College | - | Visit → |
| Exeter College Technology Centre | College | - | Visit → |
| Exeter Mathematics School | College | - | Visit → |
| Exeter University Department of Drama | University | - | , |
| Hele Road Centre (Exeter College) | College | - | Visit → |
| Infocus College | College | - | Visit → |
| Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies | University | - | , |
| Iron Mill College | College | - | Visit → |
| Learn Devon | College | - | , |
| Maths and Science Centre (Exeter College) | College | - | Visit → |
| St Luke's Campus | University | - | , |
| The Husbandry School | College | - | Visit → |
| University of Exeter | University | - | , |
| University of Exeter Amory Building | University | - | , |
| University of Exeter Great Hall | University | - | , |
| University of Exeter Laver Building | University | - | , |
| University of Exeter Streatham Court | University | - | , |
| Victoria Yard (Exeter College) | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Exeter
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Torlands Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Thomas Hall School | - | - | - | - |
| St Wilfrid's School | - | - | - | - |
| Ladysmith Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| St David's CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Exeter Cathedral School | - | - | - | - |
| Barley Lane School | - | - | - | - |
| Ide Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Exwick Heights Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alphington Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bowhill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Exeter Cathedral School | - | - | - | - |
| Montgomery Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Thomas Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| West Exe School | - | - | - | - |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Stoke Hill Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (VC) | - | - | - | - |
| Newtown Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Maynard School | - | - | - | - |
| Magdalen Court School | - | - | - | - |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Belong School Devon | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Exeter
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Soundart Radio | diy, experimental | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Torbay Hospital Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Plymouth | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phonic FM | alternative, community | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Exeter
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburton Museum | ||||
| Bishopsteignton Museum | ||||
| Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre | ||||
| Budlake Old Post Office | ||||
| Coldharbour Woolen Museum | ||||
| Crediton Museum | ||||
| Dawlish Museum | ||||
| Exeter's Underground Passages | ||||
| Exmouth Museum | ||||
| Fairlynch Musuem | ||||
| History Box | ||||
| Kelly Mine | ||||
| Monastic Way Exhibition | ||||
| Motor Museum | ||||
| Newton Abbot Museum | ||||
| Pengelly Trust Museum | ||||
| Rora House | ||||
| Royal Albert Memorial Museum | ||||
| South Devon Railway Museum | ||||
| St. Lawrence Chapel | ||||
| Teign Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum | ||||
| The Valliant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre | ||||
| Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life | ||||
| Topsham Museum | ||||
| Tuckers Maltings | ||||
| Whimple Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Exeter
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | 0.0 | |||||
| Ashburton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovey Tracey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bowring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Budleigh Salterton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chudleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crediton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cullompton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dawlish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Exmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingskerswell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsteignton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Abbot Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottery St Mary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinhoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Luke's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Thomas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Teignmouth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiverton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Topsham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uffculme Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Exeter
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Farmers Market | |||||
| Newton Abbot Indoor Market | |||||
| Panier market | |||||
| Pannier Market | |||||
| Town Square |
Hotels in Exeter
23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Exeter
73 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Exeter
75 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Exeter
4 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Exeter
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Exeter
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Exeter
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Exeter
13 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Exeter
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Exeter
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Exeter
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Exeter
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Exeter
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Exeter
6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Exeter
16 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Exeter
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Exeter
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tor Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery | ||||
| Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom | ||||
| Exe Valley Brewery | ||||
| Gray's Devon Cider | ||||
| Hatherland Brewery | ||||
| Hunters Brewery | ||||
| Powderkeg Brewery | ||||
| Sandford Orchards | ||||
| Teignmouth Brewery | ||||
| Teignworthy Brewery | ||||
| The Devil's Pleasure | ||||
| The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse | ||||
| Topsham Brewery & Taproom |
Stadiums & Teams in Exeter
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Exeter
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bolt Head Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brent Tor Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hunsdon Lea Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinnel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Exeter
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alphington Post Office | |
| Broadway Post Office | |
| Exeter Post Office | |
| Ide Post Office | |
| Okehampton Road Post Office | |
| St Thomas Post Office | |
| Sylvania Drive Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Exeter
48 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alphington Methodist Church | |
| Belmont Chapel | |
| Calvary Exeter | |
| Catholic Chaplaincy | |
| Christ Church | |
| Christadelphian Hall | |
| Church of the Sacred Heart | |
| Exeter Cathedral | |
| Exeter Mosque | |
| Exeter Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Exeter Spiritualist Church | |
| Exeter Synagogue | |
| First Church of Christ Scientist | |
| Friends Meeting House | |
| Ide Congregational Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity | |
| Mint Methodist Church | |
| Pure Land Buddhist Centre | |
| Saint Thomas |
Explore Near Exeter
Quick Facts
Around Exeter
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Exeter
88 places within 15 km
- • Air shaft
- • Air shaft
- • Bickleigh Court
- • Burials
- • Bury Castle
- + 43 more
- • Exmouth Beach
- • Pirate Cove
- • Bickleigh Castle
- • Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)
- • Powderham Castle
- • The Gatehouse
- • Exmouth Gallery
- • Vandlys Galleri
- • Beacon Hill
- • Berber Hill
- • Black Hill
- • Brook Hill
- • Christ Cross Hill
- + 4 more
- • Countess Wear Paper Mills
- • Iron Age Hill Fort
- • Lime Kiln (Aka "The Flats")
- • Lime Kilns
- • Logging Shed
- + 9 more
- • Bird of Prey Viewpoint
- • Canonteign Falls
- • Channel and Exe Estuary
- • Duryard Valley Park
- • Estuary View
- + 4 more
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Exeter
What is the population of Exeter?
Exeter has a population of 130,709 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12,401 people per square mile, spread across 10.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Exeter expensive to live in?
The median household income is $43,833, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $373,380 (32% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,096 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Exeter?
Exeter has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches.
How is the job market in Exeter?
The unemployment rate in Exeter is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $843. There are 221 business establishments in the area, including 65 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Exeter?
The median home value in Exeter is $373,380. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,096. The homeownership rate is 58.3%.
How are the schools in Exeter?
34.7% of adults in Exeter hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 59.8% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Exeter?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Exeter is 8.3% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 5.7% Asian. 91% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 4.6% of residents have a disability.