New street names

A comprehensive list of all streets in Exeter City is available on find my street.

We follow the recommendations of the appropriate Ward Member when allocating new street names.

All suggestions have to be acceptable to Royal Mail and meet the criteria outlined in our Street Name and Numbering Policy.

The following table shows new street names allocated in the city during the last few months:

New Street NameDateChosen by
CHARTER PLACE, EXETER10/09/2026ase 6795 Topsham received a royal charter in August 1300 granted by King Edward I. This elevated Topsham from Village to Town status.
ALPHIN GARDENS, EXETER12/06/2026Case 6666 Former site of Alphin House
FAWN GROVE, EXETER14/05/2026Fawn– Ship built in Topsham by Thomas Owen
FULLERS WAY, EXETER14/05/2026Directly honours the fullers, the guild members responsible for the essential finishing stage of cloth production—using fulling stocks and solutions (including ammonia-rich agents) to transform rough woven material into durable, water-resistant serge for
HOPTON DRIVE, EXETER14/05/2026Hopton – Civil War Royalist Force
TUCKERS HEEL MEWS, EXETER14/05/2026References Tuckers Hall, the historic guild hall in Exeter for the Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers & Shearmen (established since 1471 and central to the city's 17th-century cloth trade). The "heel" element reflects the fulling/tucking process, where cloth was treaded and pounded with feet/heels in troughs to cleanse, shrink, and felt woollen fabric (particularly serge). "Mews" provides an intimate, crafted scale.
TOPPESHORE AVENUE, EXETER14/05/2026The ancient Anglo-Saxon name for Topsham (recorded in early charters as Toppeshore or Toppesham, meaning "Toppa's estate/shore" settlement). Anchors the development in the site's deep historical and estuarine identity. "Avenue" gives it suitable prominence as a main thoroughfare.
WALLSER PLACE, EXETER14/05/2026Wallser collection’ 1500 worked flint objects found in local area – held by Royal Albert Memorial Museum.
LEGACY LANE, EXETER14/05/2026Reflects the long-term masterplanning and phased approach to the site—creating an enduring community with homes, school, sports pitches, orchards, allotments, and wildlife corridor on land historically part of a working farm. Emphasises responsible stewardship and lasting contribution to the area. "Lane" conveys a gentle, enduring path.
BRIDGE MEADOW, EXETER09/01/2026Developers suggestion relevant to being close to Venny Bridge
ABBOTS WAY, EXETER27/11/2025Developers suggestion - reflects the likely church ownership of land around Monkerton (literally “farm of the monks”).
REEVE CLOSE, EXETER27/11/2025Developers suggestion - a reeve was the medieval official who collected tithes on behalf of the church.
LONG MEADOW, EXETER07/08/2025Names Submitted by developer. The land has previously been meadow used for grazing animals
RIDGE WALK, EXETER07/08/2025Names Submitted by developer. The land has previously been meadow used for grazing animals
VINTAGE VIEW, EXETER25/04/2025Developer's suggested road name. The theme is a combination of tree names and trades associated with the site
PLUM GROVE, EXETER25/04/2025Developer's suggested road name. Combination of tree names and trades associated with the site
SPINNERS CLOSE, EXETER25/04/2025Developer's suggested road name. Combination of tree names and trades associated with the site
WETLAND WALK, EXETER25/04/2025Developer's suggested road name. Combination of tree names and trades associated with the site
MAPLE AVENUE, EXETER25/04/2025Developer's suggested road name. Combination of tree names and trades associated with the site
CRAFT CLOSE, EXETER25/04/2025Developer's suggested road name. Combination of tree names and trades associated with the site
ALDER AVENUE, EXETER25/04/2025Developer's suggested road name. Combination of tree names and trades associated with the site
CLAREMONT ROAD, EXETER12/03/2025Following an enquiry from Highways, old records showed this road was named Claremont Road so the name has been reinstated. See Case6123
FARMERS COURT, EXETER08/01/2025Road name with relevance to the locality agreed between Developer and Cllrs
ARTISANS WAY, EXETER08/01/2025Road name with relevance to the locality was agreed between Developer and Councillors
MEADOWFIELD PLACE, EXETER08/01/2025Road name with relevance to the locality was agreed between Developer and Councillors
SHORELAND AVENUE, EXETER08/01/2025Road name with relevance to the locality was agreed between Developer and Councillors
LAVENDER LANE, EXETER08/01/2025Road name with relevance to the locality was agreed between Developer and Councillors
SALT MARSH CLOSE, EXETER08/01/2025Road name with relevance to the locality was agreed between Developer and Councillors
MAYTIDE CLOSE, EXETER08/01/2025Road name with relevance to the locality was agreed between Developer and Councillors
ADAMS DRIVE, EXETER15/11/2024Cllrs suggested road name. Adams (tenant farmer / head of household - female)found in the census of people attached to the same fields in the mid-19th Century
AYRES AVENUE, EXETER15/11/2024Cllrs suggested road name, associated in the tithing documents
WEBBER WALK, EXETER15/11/2024Cllrs suggested road name. Webber (farm servant) found in the census of people attached to the same fields in the mid-19th Century
ELLICOMBE WAY, EXETER14/11/2024Cllrs suggestd road name. Ellicombe (tenant farmer / head of household - male)found in the census of people attached to the same fields in the mid-19th Century:
VENN CLOSE, EXETER14/11/2024Cllrs suggested road name. Venn (farm servant)found in the census of people attached to the same fields in the mid-19th Century
BADGERS REST, EXETER10/10/2024Developer's suggestion
FAIRWAY AVENUE, EXETER04/10/2024Developer suggestion as development is close to the golf course
TRACKSIDE CLOSE, EXETER20/09/2024Developer's suggestion - Railway theme as this is the former Exmouth Junction site
SWITCH YARD LANE, EXETER20/09/2024Developer's suggestion - Railway theme as this is the former Exmouth Junction site
VESTA BOULEVARD, EXETER12/09/2024Reference to the Roman Heritage in Exeter
LYNDEN PLACE, EXETER15/03/2024Developers suggestion: - Lynden can be traced back to Old English, meaning green hill/trees it has an association with nature and vibrant trees. The development will retain the existing established native hedge and tree line and will also comprise an Open
LUNA ROAD, EXETER13/02/2024Developers suggestion. Reason given there was no other road in Exeter with this name
EMERALD HEIGHTS, EXETER17/08/2023Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
SAND DRIVE, EXETER17/08/2023Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
BERYL ROW, EXETER17/08/2023Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
GEM AVENUE, EXETER17/08/2023Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
CASTLE PARK WAY, EXETER17/08/2023Submitted by Cllr Atkinson - Site of the Barrows (the 9 linear Bronze Age ancient barrows south of the development)
NICKLEBY ROAD, EXETER17/08/2023Submitted by Cllr Atkinson as Nicholas Nickleby was allegedly written in Alphington at Mile End cottage
VILLAGE CRESCENT, EXETER17/08/2023Name submitted by Cllr Atkinson "Village Crescent to celebrate place"
CITY PLACE, EXETER17/08/2023Name submitted by Cllr Atkinson "City Place to celebrate place"
BABBAGE GARDENS, EXETER17/08/2023Submitted by Cllr Atkinson to honour Charles Babbage who went to school in Alphington
MARISCO COURT, EXETER17/08/2023Submitted by Cllr Atkinson as the original primer t was st Mary of Marisco
BARROWS AVENUE, EXETER17/08/2023Submitted by Cllr Atkinson reference the 9 linear Bronze Age ancient barrows south of the development
NEXA MEADOWS, EXETER31/03/2023Developers suggested name - The reasoning behind this name is Nexa Fields will be a zero carbon oasis. A haven for families. A community connected to the history of the land around it, and connected to the future we’re fighting to build too – one where ou
YEOMAN GARDENS, EXETER12/01/2023Collective name for the properties at this site prior to their demolition. Developers suggestion
BARLEY VIEW, EXETER06/09/2022Developer's suggested name but no reason given. The site is on the opposite side of the road and a little further up from Barley Villas and Barley Brake
MATFORD PARK ROAD, EXETER23/06/2022An existing street has been redefined to ensure accurate addressing
STRATTON DRIVE, TOPSHAM19/04/2022Developer suggestion after Sir John Berekely of Stratton
BERKELEY PARK, TOPSHAM19/04/2022Developer suggestion after Sir John Berekely of Stratton
COLLINGWOOD CLOSE, TOPSHAM19/04/2022Developers suggestion after family who ran Broom Park Nurseries
BROOM PARK CLOSE, TOPSHAM19/04/2022Developers suggestion after Broom Park Nurseries
WINSOR AVENUE, EXETER21/03/2022Names chosen by Ward Councillor are associated with the former Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
CHIDLEY MEWS, EXETER21/03/2022Names chosen by Ward Councillors and associated with the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
HADEN WALK, EXETER21/03/2022Names chosen by Ward Councillor are associated with the former Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
DUNLEY MEWS, EXETER21/03/2022Names chosen by Ward Councillor are associated with the former Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
HIPPISLEY ROAD, EXETER21/03/2022Names chosen by Ward Councillor are associated with the former Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
BINGHAM WALK, EXETER21/03/2022Names chosen by Ward Councillor are associated with the former Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
POMEROY PLACE, EXETER02/02/2022Local relevant name submitted by Councillors and Developer
RICHARDS ROW, EXETER02/02/2022Local relevant name submitted by Councillors and Developer
BAKERY DRIVE, EXETER02/02/2022Local relevant name submitted by Councillors and Developer
FAWCETT WAY, EXETER10/11/2021Names of famous women submitted by Councillors and the developer
DAVISON CLOSE, EXETER10/11/2021Names of famous women submitted by Councillors and the developer
SEACOLE GARDENS, EXETER10/11/2021Names of famous women submitted by Councillors and the developer
PINWILL PLACE, EXETER10/11/2021Names of famous women submitted by Councillors and the developer
ATKINS CLOSE, EXETER10/11/2021Names of famous women submitted by Councillors and the developer
JOHNS GROVE, EXETER10/11/2021Names of famours women submitted by Councillors and the developer
ASTOR PLACE, EXETER10/11/2021Names of famours women submitted by Councillors and the developer
ANNING CRESCENT, EXETER10/11/2021Names of famours women submitted by Councillors and the developer
BASIL WAY, EXETER30/06/2021Name chosen by Ward Councillors and developer reflecting something of the history of the Rogers family in Pinhoe
BLACKSMITH DRIVE, EXETER30/06/2021Name chosen by Ward Councillors and developer reflecting something of the history of the Rogers family in Pinhoe
VESTA CLOSE, EXETER15/06/2021Developer suggestion in keeping with Roman theme
HORNBEAM ROAD, EXETER27/04/2021Developers suggestion relates to trees
ALDER DRIVE, EXETER27/04/2021Developers suggestion relates to trees
GORDON SHELDON CLOSE, EXETER21/04/2021Named after local resident.
ARTILLERY AVENUE, EXETER19/04/2021Road name: Developers suggestion relates to navy buttons found on site
MARINE DRIVE, EXETER19/04/2021Road name: Developers suggestion relates to navy buttons found on site
VICTORIA MEAD, EXETER19/04/2021Road name: Developers suggestion relates to coins found on site
GEORGE RISE, EXETER19/04/2021Road name: Developers suggestion relates to coins found on site
TOKEN PLACE, EXETER19/04/2021Submitted by developer "Coins found; George and Victoria strong names with trade “Tokens” also found."
ENGINEERS ROAD, EXETER19/04/2021Road name: Developers suggestion relates to navy buttons found on site
NURSERY GARDENS, EXETER07/04/2021Developers suggested name
GIBBS MEADOW, EXETER17/03/2021Developers suggested name
QUARTZ ROW, EXETER16/03/2021Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
SLATE ROAD, EXETER16/03/2021Name relates to the quarry previously at this site.
MARBLE WALK, EXETER16/03/2021Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
FLINT WALK, EXETER16/03/2021Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
QUARRY HEIGHTS, EXETER16/03/2021Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
GRANITE RISE, EXETER16/03/2021Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
LIMESTONE DRIVE, EXETER16/03/2021Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
STONEY WALK, EXETER16/03/2021Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
CHALK STREET, EXETER16/03/2021Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
TUFFS WALK, EXETER16/03/2021Suggested names refer to the site being a former quarry
HAYWARD AVENUE, EXETER03/03/2021Case3392 Developers suggested road name
CARRICK MILL, EXETER10/02/2021Developer suggested name
CLAPPERBROOK LANE EAST, EXETER14/01/2021
FISHERS SQUARE, EXETER20/10/2020
BALLS FARM ROAD, EXETER07/10/2020

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Last updated 8 September 2026