Newtown

Newtown is a primarily residential area of Exeter found between Polsloe Road, Old Tiverton Road, Paris St / Western Way and Magdalen Road. It offers lots of period and characterful property, is within easy walking distance of the City Centre and has good bus links along the main roads, so is a big favourite with those looking to enjoy the benefits of urban living. Aside from housing, there are a number of convenience stores dotted around, Waitrose, a sports centre, ski slope, swimming pool, large park, St Lukes (University of Exeter) and the Heavitree site of the RD+E Hospital. 

Most of the areas housing consists of Victorian and Georgian terraced properties although there are the usual scatterings of modern and some older properties.  Due to the proximity to St Lukes (Exeter University), many students live in this area, which can lead to a vibrant inner-city atmosphere in some streets.  There are of course, many streets that are unaffected by students, so check carefully before buying how many student houses are in the neighbourhood.  Be wary of looking at properties here in university holiday times, as what appear to be tranquil streets can be transformed into the life and soul of Exeter’s student parties when the students come back.For those looking to buy character property in this area, it’s worth looking at houses around Belmont Park, Polsloe Road, Denmark Road and Baring Crescent as these offer more variety in style, size and age.

Some of the area is covered by an Article 4 Restriction, which loosely put, prevents any more houses being converted to multiple occupancy properties.