School Lane, Exeter
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX2 6LB, EX2 6LA.
At a glance
7 property sales on School Lane, Exeter have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 4 Nov 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £573,600. Average sale prices rose from £510,000 in 2018 to £544,000 in 2024 (+7%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on School Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. School Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £573,600 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £480,000 | 25 Feb 2022 |
Sold prices on School Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30, School Lane EX2 6LB | 4 Nov 2024 | £273,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, School Lane EX2 6LB | 2 Oct 2024 | £815,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, School Lane EX2 6LB | 23 May 2022 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, School Lane EX2 6LB | 25 Feb 2022 | £535,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, School Lane EX2 6LB | 29 Apr 2021 | £535,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, School Lane EX2 6LA | 21 Dec 2018 | £595,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, School Lane EX2 6LB | 25 May 2018 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12, School Lane | £425,000 (May 2018) → £535,000 (Feb 2022) | +26% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near School Lane
Crime
158 crimes were reported within about a mile of School Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 73 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
School Lane is in or near 8 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries Flood alert area
- River Teign area Flood alert area
- Mid Devon Rivers Flood alert area
- South Devon Estuaries Flood alert area
- Lower Exe area Flood alert 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 School Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbrook School 140 pupils | Foundation special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Isca Academy 860 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Wynstream Primary School Academy 299 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Countess Wear Primary School 171 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 69 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Woodwater Academy 329 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School 464 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 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
- Marsh Barton station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Newcourt station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Digby & Sowton station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Southbrook Road (SE-bound, Topsham Road) 2 min walk
- Southbrook Road (NW-bound, Topsham Road) 2 min walk
- Crematorium (SE-bound, Topsham Road) 4 min walk
- Crematorium (NW-bound, Topsham Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Wonford Green Surgery
Burnthouse Lane, Exeter · 0.7 mi - South Lawn Medical Practice
Heavitree Health Centre, South Lawn Terrace, Exeter · 1.4 mi - Heavitree Practice
Heavitree Health Centre, South Lawn Terrace, Exeter · 1.4 mi - Ide Lane Surgery
Ide Lane, Alphington, Exeter · 1.5 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 7 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 570 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,345 |
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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