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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 59 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
59
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
33.92(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.08(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.11(+9%)
Public order
4.29(-35%)
Drugs
3.08(+57%)
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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Heavitree East & Whipton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,500 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
Detached6£432,500
Flats11£168,000
Semi-Detached28£422,500
Terraced20£261,250

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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.