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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 49 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
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
25.08(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.16(-39%)
Shoplifting
5.91(-11%)
Other theft
4.34(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.86(-41%)
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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Heavitree West & Polsloe area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £612,500.

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
Flats15£159,000
Detached2£287,500
Terraced75£300,000
Semi-Detached15£350,000

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

EX12DS

Polsloe Road

EX12NY

Regents Park

EX47JF

Beacon Avenue

EX47JQ

Pinhoe Road

EX12EZ

Heavitree

EX12TR

Hanover Road

EX12TL

Hanover Road

EX12TJ

Roseland Crescent

EX47BT

Whitefriars Walk

EX47HZ

Pinhoe Road

EX47HQ

Pinhoe Road

EX12RN

Fore Street

EX12HT

Park Road

EX12SH

Hamlin Lane

EX47HT

Pinhoe Road

EX12DZ

South Avenue

EX24TX

Magdalen Road

EX12DW

Polsloe Road

EX12PZ

Commins Road

EX12DN

Polsloe Road

EX12FB

Ladysmith Lane

EX12DY

East Avenue

EX12TD

Saxon Road

EX12TH

Roseland Crescent

EX12PS

Ladysmith Road

EX12UE

Tarbet Avenue

EX12HR

St Johns Road

EX12PN

Second Avenue

EX47BR

Devon Road

EX12SU

Hanover Road

EX12NX

Regents Park

EX12SY

Hanover Road

EX12RD

Park Place

EX12HS

Park Road

EX12TF

West Terrace

EX47HP

Pinhoe Road

EX12HL

Polsloe Road

EX12HP

Park Road

EX48GF

Beacon Lane

EX25ED

Barrack Road

EX25EL

Church Street

EX12SL

South Lawn Terrace

EX47HX

Pinhoe Road

EX47BE

Monks Road

EX12QN

Fore Street

EX12QE

Salutary Mount

EX12DX

East Avenue

EX12RH

North Street

EX12SN

South Lawn Terrace

EX12PA

Mont Le Grand

EX12SZ

Stuart Road

EX47HS

Pinhoe Road

EX47DF

Chaucer Grove

EX12SX

Hanover Close

EX12PB

Cavendish Road

EX12SA

Hamlin Lane

EX12NG

Polsloe Road

EX12PF

Bicton Place

EX12QS

Homefield Road

EX12SJ

South Lawn Terrace

EX12PJ

Third Avenue

Data Sources

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