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Heavitree West & Polsloe

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About

Heavitree West & Polsloe is a residential district directly east of Exeter city centre. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades along Heavitree Road. Polsloe railway station provides a commuter link into the city.

The area includes Whipton to the north-east, with its own local centre and playing fields. A notable feature is the historic Livery Dole almshouses and its early 17th-century chapel, standing on a prominent corner site.

Area overview

On average Heavitree West & Polsloe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £56,432 per year. There are 3 schools in Heavitree West & Polsloe: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heavitree West & Polsloe is home to around 8,295 people, with a population density of about 7,657.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heavitree West & Polsloe Population
8,295
Population density
7,657.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.75(-28%)
Shoplifting
10.01(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.8(-42%)
Other theft
3.74(-34%)
Public order
3.62(-45%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,586
79.4%
Other White
638
7.69%
Other Asian
189
2.28%
Chinese
137
1.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
112
1.35%
Total population: 8,295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,921
40.77%
Level 3 (A level)
2,066
28.83%
No qualifications
754
10.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
623
8.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
398
5.55%
Total 16+ residents: 7,165

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,086
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
879
26.98%
Owns outright
836
25.66%
Other social rented
257
7.89%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.61%
Total households: 3,258

Property prices in Heavitree West & Polsloe

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Heavitree West & Polsloe area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £818,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heavitree West & Polsloe 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 West & Polsloe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£517,500
Flats11£143,000
Semi-Detached13£340,000
Terraced66£308,500

10 years median price trend in Heavitree West & Polsloe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heavitree West & Polsloe.

All postcodes in Heavitree West & Polsloe

EX12UG

St Marks Avenue

EX47HU

Pinhoe Road

EX12QU

Homefield Road

EX12RP

North Street

EX47DF

Chaucer Grove

EX47FD

Pennsylvania

EX12DU

North Avenue

EX47BQ

Monks Road

EX12SS

Anthony Road

EX12UE

Tarbet Avenue

EX25ET

Sivell Place

EX12UJ

Wykes Road

EX12NX

Regents Park

EX12PA

Mont Le Grand

EX12PG

Bicton Place

EX25EJ

Church Street

EX47HQ

Pinhoe Road

EX47HT

Pinhoe Road

EX12UH

Herbert Road

EX25DZ

Haldon View Terrace

EX47JG

Beacon Avenue

EX12DP

Sampsons Lane

EX12DW

Polsloe Road

EX12HW

Polsloe Road

EX12PD

Mont Le Grand

EX12FY

Homefield Road

EX12SH

Hamlin Lane

EX12UB

Thompson Road

EX47BN

Monks Road

EX12NT

Regents Park

EX12QA

Manston Road

EX12RE

Shelton Place

EX24TU

Magdalen Road

EX12TD

Saxon Road

EX12UF

Pamela Road

EX25EH

Church Street

EX12PQ

Wyndham Avenue

EX12TB

Hanover Road

EX12EA

Polsloe Road

EX12PR

Lower Avenue

EX12SY

Hanover Road

EX12TF

West Terrace

EX25ED

Barrack Road

EX47BE

Monks Road

EX12QB

Commins Road

EX12QT

Oakfield Street

EX47HR

Pinhoe Road

EX12PP

Ladysmith Road

EX12QN

Fore Street

EX12SL

South Lawn Terrace

EX12AF

Ladysmith Lane

EX12SJ

South Lawn Terrace

EX12DS

Polsloe Road

EX12SP

Alpha Street

EX12HL

Polsloe Road

EX12HS

Park Road

EX25EL

Church Street

EX12AQ

Heavitree

EX47BL

Monks Road

EX47BY

Prince Charles Road

EX47FA

Pennsylvania

Data Sources

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