Is Exeter a nice place to live?

Exeter is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Devon. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Exeter has a below average crime rate for a UK city, with around 75 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 17% above the Devon average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.

What are the best schools in Exeter?

Exeter has 39 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School, Westclyst Community Primary School, St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Nicholas Catholic Primary School and Woodwater Academy. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Exeter?

The majority of residents in Exeter identify as White (British) (83%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (85%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.