The Square, Whimple, Exeter
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX5 2SN, EX5 2SR, EX5 2SL.
At a glance
10 property sales on The Square, Whimple, Exeter have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £240,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £260,500. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Square has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £260,500 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £310,000 | 27 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on The Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, The Square EX5 2SN | 27 Nov 2025 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Rectory Cottages, The Square EX5 2ST | 18 Dec 2024 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Tims Cottage, The Square EX5 2SW | 2 Oct 2024 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Brooklyn Cottage, The Square EX5 2SL | 20 Jul 2023 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat, 1, The Square EX5 2SN | 15 Nov 2021 | £150,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Monitor House, The Square EX5 2GF | 14 Sep 2021 | £87,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 2, Vine Cottages, The Square EX5 2SR | 1 Apr 2021 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Rectory Cottages, The Square EX5 2ST | 28 Jun 2019 | £242,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, The Square EX5 2SN | 29 Mar 2018 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Jays, The Square EX5 2SL | 7 Sep 2017 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Vine Cottages, The Square EX5 2SR | 25 Aug 2017 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Old Manse, The Square EX5 2SS | 15 Nov 2016 | £345,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, The Square | £385,000 (Mar 2018) → £240,000 (Nov 2025) | -38% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Rectory Cottages, The Square | £242,500 (Jun 2019) → £280,000 (Dec 2024) | +15% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Vine Cottages, The Square | £185,000 (Aug 2017) → £250,000 (Apr 2021) | +35% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Square
Crime
3 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Square in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Square is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth area Flood alert area
- Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries 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 The Square
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whimple Primary School 125 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Cranbrook Education Campus 1,066 pupils | All-through | 2–16 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School 155 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| West Hill Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| The Wildings 10 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 2.6 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
- Whimple station 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Cranbrook station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
- Feniton station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Square (SW-bound, Church Road) 1 min walk
- The Square (NE-bound, Church Road) 1 min walk
- Station Road (W-bound) 4 min walk
- Station Road (E-bound) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Cranbrook Medical Practice
Younghayes Centre, Younghayes Road, Exeter · 2.9 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 6 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,013 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,303 |
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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