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Heavitree East & Whipton South

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About

Heavitree East & Whipton South is a largely residential area on the northeastern edge of Exeter. It is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, some older terraced streets, and pockets of 1930s semis. The area is bordered by the main routes of Topsham Road and Pinhoe Road, providing direct connections to the city centre.

The landscape is gently sloping, with the grounds of Whipton Barton Infants School and local playing fields offering open green space. A distinctive local feature is the presence of the former Heavitree Pleasure Ground, now a public park with mature trees and a bowling green, reflecting its Victorian origins.

Area overview

On average Heavitree East & Whipton South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £47,979 per year. There are 3 schools in Heavitree East & Whipton South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heavitree East & Whipton South is home to around 7,459 people, with a population density of about 4,706.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heavitree East & Whipton South Population
7,459
Population density
4,706.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.66(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.54(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-28%)
Shoplifting
4.42(-33%)
Other theft
4.42(-21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,556
87.92%
Other White
376
5.04%
Other Asian
82
1.1%
Indian
79
1.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.63%
Total population: 7,457

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,871
30.96%
No qualifications
1,207
19.97%
Level 3 (A level)
923
15.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
876
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
662
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 6,044

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,036
31.72%
Social rents from council
883
27.04%
Owns with a mortgage
842
25.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
311
9.52%
Other social rented
100
3.06%
Total households: 3,266

Property prices in Heavitree East & Whipton South

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Heavitree East & Whipton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heavitree East & Whipton South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heavitree East & Whipton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced15£262,500
Detached8£430,000
Flats12£170,250
Semi-Detached28£416,500

10 years median price trend in Heavitree East & Whipton South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heavitree East & Whipton South.

All postcodes in Heavitree East & Whipton South

EX13DL

Whipton Lane

EX13UD

Vaughan Rise

EX13QA

Bramley Avenue

EX13AQ

Sweetbrier Lane

EX13AW

Sweetbrier Lane

EX13DR

Stanwey

EX13LZ

Hillyfield Road

EX13LU

Whipton Barton Road

EX13NA

Hillyfield Road

EX13TU

Bowring Close

EX13AY

Chard Road

EX13LY

Hillyfield Road

EX13DF

Sycamore Close

EX13LW

Alford Crescent

EX13NW

Headland Crescent

EX13NX

Leypark Road

EX13NJ

Headland Crescent

EX13LE

Heather Close

EX12SB

Hamlin Lane

EX13NN

Headland Close

EX13PU

Hill Barton Lane

EX12SG

Hamlin Lane

EX13QB

Russet Avenue

EX13HH

Thornpark Rise

EX13JH

Brookway

EX13AD

Hamlin Gardens

EX13JN

Vaughan Road

EX13DA

East Wonford Hill

EX13PA

Leypark Road

EX13HG

Blackthorn Crescent

EX13ER

The Bartons

EX13LG

Bodley Close

EX13JJ

Brookway

EX48AD

Pinhoe Road

EX13AT

Nicholas Road

EX13JY

Vaughan Road

EX13NQ

Durham Close

EX13NE

Whipton Barton Road

EX13DE

Sweetbrier Lane

EX13LN

Whipton Barton Road

EX13HJ

Thornpark Rise

EX13LB

Vaughan Road

EX13NZ

Leypark Road

EX13HS

Thornpark Rise

EX48QP

Honeylands Drive

EX13NB

Hillyfield Road

EX13JR

Vaughan Road

EX13PT

Hill Barton Lane

EX12TW

Roseland Avenue

EX13NT

Leypark Road

EX13JU

Clifford Close

EX13JB

Bevan Road

EX13DW

Lonsdale Road

EX13BQ

Silverberry Close

EX13JP

Hill Lane

EX13DJ

Whipton Lane

EX13AN

Whiteway Drive

EX13BE

Hamlin Gardens

EX13HL

Thornpark Rise

EX13JG

Lloyds Crescent

EX13LP

Whipton Barton Road

EX12QG

Fore Street

EX13DT

Whipton Lane

EX13WU

Vaughan Road

EX48QT

The Panney

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.