Welcome to Exminster
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Exminster is a village situated on the southern edge of the City of Exeter on the western side of the Exeter ship canal and River Exe in the county of Devon, England. It is around 6 km (3.7 mi) south of the centre of Exeter, and has a population of 3,084 (census 2001), increasing to 3,368 at the 2011 census.Exminster is an ancient village associated with a Saxon minster or religious community, founded here in the 8th century. and left by King Alfred the Great to his youngest son Aethelweard in his will of 889. In the 14th century, it was the seat of the Courtenay family, the Earls of Devon. William Courtenay, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1381 to 1396, was born here.Exminster is a major part of the electoral ward of Kenn Valley. Its population at the above census was 5,906 Exminster Marshes, to the east of the village, are a major site for birds, especially migratory ones including the rare cirl bunting.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,365 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
4,095 (2021) |
Density |
300 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.3 |
Ward |
Kenn Valley |
District |
Teignbridge |
Postcodes |
EX2, EX6 |
ONS ID |
E04003208 |
Council
Contact details for Exminster Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Exminster Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Exminster Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Exminster Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Exminster Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Exminster Parish.
Local News
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Council slammed for 'wasting' £350k on substation plan
Published: 13th Jun 2024
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Councillors crack down on ‘permanent’ Exminster holiday homes
Published: 25th Oct 2023
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Plans for sub-station on outskirts of Exeter rejected
Published: 16th Apr 2024