Debt Advice Exeter - Debt Advice Foundation

Debt Advice Exeter

Exeter has 21.7 bankruptcies per 10,000 of the adult population according to the Insolvency Service regional statistics. This ranks Exeter 75 out of 386 towns and cities. The charity’s helpline caller research revealed Exeter’s average unsecured household debt (things like personal loans and credit cards) is £31,473, which is owed to 7.0 creditors on average.

Exeter Citizens Advice Bureaus


Exeter CAB
0844 499 4101

Wat Tyler House, EX4 6PD


FORCE Cancer Charity

Corner House, EX2 5DW


MS Centre

West Grange, Clyst Heath, EX2 7EY


Crediton CAB
01363 778 410

Council Office, EX17 2BN


Exmouth CAB
01395 264 645

St Andrews Road, EX8 1AW

Exeter and the surrounding areas has a number of local Citizens Advice Bureau offices that are able to offer face to face debt advice.

Alternatively, you can speak to one of the charity’s specialist debt helpline Advisors by calling 0800 043 40 50. The free, confidential helpline is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. There’s no need to book an appointment.

If you’re struggling with debt, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone and that there are a number of specialist debt charities in the UK that provide free, impartial advice to anyone that is worried about debt.

Exeter Council

Exeter City Council
Civic Centre
Paris Street
EX1 1JN

If you have a council tax or benefit enquiry, you’ll need to contact Exeter Council on one of the helpline numbers listed below.


Housing benefit and council tax benefit
01206 282 600

Council Tax
01206 282 300

General enquiries
01206 282 222

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you must make sure you continue to manage your priority payments such as Council Tax, rent/mortgage and utilities, even if it means you cannot meet your monthly unsecured credit commitments.

That’s because the consequences of not managing your priority payments are much more severe. You should always contact your local council if you are struggling as you may be entitled to help paying your Council Tax.

Other useful Exeter debt advice resources


Magistrates Court
01392 415 300

The Court House, Heavitree Road, EX1 2LS


County Court
01392 415 300

Southernhay Gardens, EX1 1UH


Jobcentre Plus
0845 604 3719

Clarendon House, Western Way, EX1 2DA

Areas covered by this Exeter debt advice guide:

City Centre (EX1), St Thomas, Countess Wear, Wonford (EX2), Topsham (EX3), Exwick, Beacon Heath, Redhils (EX4), Clyst St. Mary (EX5)

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Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm