Living in Exeter
Exeter is a city in South West (England), United Kingdom, home to 128,916 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 10%, #32 of 354), expat professionals (top 28%, #107 of 387), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 31%, #120 of 388).
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- The English Channel is 6 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 57 min and sets around 16:11; in late June it sets around 21:31.
How Exeter ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #164 of 378 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #233 of 387 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #156 of 378 | #12 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #150 of 378 | #11 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #156 of 378 | #16 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #174 of 378 | #18 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #259 of 387 | #22 of 28 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #147 of 368 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #145 of 367 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #130 of 362 | #14 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #190 of 387 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #144 of 368 | #9 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #236 of 361 | #14 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #32 of 354 | #4 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #224 of 378 | #13 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #252 of 388 | #13 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #176 of 363 | #14 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 59 | #107 of 387 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #183 of 378 | #20 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #310 of 388 | #26 of 29 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #120 of 388 | #13 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #313 of 388 | #27 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #240 of 388 | #14 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #161 of 388 | #13 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #272 of 388 | #23 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #116 of 209 | #9 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 58 | #194 of 388 | #8 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #131 of 368 | #9 of 26 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Devon 16 km
- Mid Devon 17 km
- Teignbridge 19 km
- Torbay 30 km
- West Devon 41 km
- South Hams 45 km
- North Devon 56 km
- Torridge 57 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.