Alford Close, Exeter
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX1 3LR.
At a glance
4 property sales on Alford Close, Exeter have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 19 Jul 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £213,500.
House prices on Alford Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Alford Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £213,500 | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £220,000 | 19 Jul 2024 |
Sold prices on Alford Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Alford Close EX1 3LR | 19 Jul 2024 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Alford Close EX1 3LR | 4 Aug 2023 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Alford Close EX1 3LR | 8 Mar 2021 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Alford Close EX1 3LR | 18 Jun 2018 | £212,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Alford Close
Crime
229 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alford Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 105 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Drugs | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alford Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries Flood alert area
- Lower Exe area Flood alert area
- River Exe at Exeter Flood warning area
- River Exe at riverside locations in Exeter, including St Andrew's Road, The Quay and Countess Wear Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Alford Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School 204 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Whipton Barton Junior School 212 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Vranch House School 60 pupils | Other independent special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St James School 985 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Willowbrook School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England School 870 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School 269 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Monkerton Community Primary School 488 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Polsloe Bridge station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Pinhoe station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Digby & Sowton station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Leypark Road (W-bound, Whipton Barton Road) 1 min walk
- Hillyfield Road (E-bound, Whipton Barton Road) 2 min walk
- Rennes House (S-bound, Vaughan Road) 2 min walk
- Rennes House (N-bound, Vaughan Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Whipton Surgery
378 Pinhoe Road, Whipton, Exeter · 0.2 mi - Hill Barton Surgery
1 Lower Hill Barton Road, Exeter · 0.6 mi - South Lawn Medical Practice
Heavitree Health Centre, South Lawn Terrace, Exeter · 0.9 mi - Heavitree Practice
Heavitree Health Centre, South Lawn Terrace, Exeter · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 42.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 605 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,405 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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- Poltimore Drive£277k
- Fore Street£278k
- Channings Drive£290k
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