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About

Heavitree ward sits directly east of Exeter city centre, forming a dense residential suburb. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some later infill developments. Its main thoroughfare is Fore Street, which functions as a local high street with independent shops, supermarkets, and several pubs. The ward is bordered by the university campus to the north and Whipton to the east, creating a mixed population of long-term residents and students.

A notable local landmark is the historic Heavitree Pleasure Ground, a large public park with formal gardens, tennis courts, and a bowling green. The ward's name originates from the ancient "Heavitree Stone," a medieval boundary marker that still stands near the parish church. Transport links are central to its character, with Heavitree Road serving as a major route into the city, often leading to congestion during peak hours.

Area overview

On average Heavitree has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heavitree is £52,852 per year. There are 3 schools in Heavitree: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heavitree is home to around 9,247 people, with a population density of about 5,520.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heavitree Population
9,247
Population density
5,520.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.36(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.71(-1%)
Other theft
5.62(0%)
Public order
5.62(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.19(-20%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,727
83.55%
Other White
503
5.44%
Other Asian
186
2.01%
Indian
116
1.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
107
1.16%
Total population: 9,248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,324
42.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,649
20.99%
No qualifications
1,008
12.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
834
10.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
543
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 7,857

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,437
36.84%
Owns with a mortgage
1,132
29.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
871
22.33%
Social rents from council
256
6.56%
Other forms of private rent
95
2.44%
Total households: 3,901

Property prices in Heavitree

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 in Heavitree area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heavitree 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced60£302,500
Detached10£355,000
Flats26£161,000
Semi-Detached31£390,000

10 years median price trend in Heavitree

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

All postcodes in Heavitree

EX12AF

Ladysmith Lane

EX13AZ

Carlyon Close

EX13TF

East Wonford Hill

EX25EA

Baker Street

EX13DH

Vaughan Road

EX12PH

First Avenue

EX12NT

Regents Park

EX25EN

Kingsway

EX12QZ

Goldsmith Street

EX12FB

Ladysmith Lane

EX13AD

Hamlin Gardens

EX25BD

Butts Road

EX25FP

Bovemoor's Lane

EX12NY

Regents Park

EX25DT

Barrack Road

EX13AY

Chard Road

EX25JW

Butts Road

EX13AW

Sweetbrier Lane

EX12TH

Roseland Crescent

EX12AN

Heavitree

EX25BE

Butts Road

EX12FD

Heavitree

EX12RD

Park Place

EX12HT

Park Road

EX13DF

Sycamore Close

EX12SL

South Lawn Terrace

EX12AQ

Heavitree

EX12HP

Park Road

EX12RP

North Street

EX13AH

Madison Avenue

EX25HQ

St Loyes Road

EX13AT

Nicholas Road

EX13DN

Whipton Lane

EX12TB

Hanover Road

EX12TD

Saxon Road

EX13LG

Bodley Close

EX13DW

Lonsdale Road

EX25EZ

Sivell Place

EX12PQ

Wyndham Avenue

EX25EP

Church Street

EX12PF

Bicton Place

EX12QY

Bonnington Grove

EX25EH

Church Street

EX13UD

Vaughan Rise

EX12DS

Polsloe Road

EX13AR

Sweetbrier Lane

EX13BX

Victor Close

EX12NU

Regents Park

EX12PU

Ladysmith Road

EX12RH

North Street

EX13AQ

Sweetbrier Lane

EX25EJ

Church Street

EX12RA

North Lawn Court

EX25SZ

Salters Road

EX25BN

Carlile Road

EX12DW

Polsloe Road

EX12TR

Hanover Road

EX25HA

St Loyes Road

EX12QU

Homefield Road

EX13AJ

Sweetbrier Lane

EX12QJ

Fore Street

EX12SP

Alpha Street

EX13AL

Whiteway Drive

EX12TG

Newcombe Street

EX12TW

Roseland Avenue

EX13DA

East Wonford Hill

EX13AG

Carlyon Gardens

EX12SZ

Stuart Road

EX12TT

Nethercott Place

EX12RR

Fore Street

EX12SX

Hanover Close

EX12SY

Hanover Road

EX12RX

Heavitree

EX12DU

North Avenue

EX13DJ

Whipton Lane

EX25HD

St Loyes Road

EX25BG

Butts Road

EX25BH

Meadow Way

EX25FG

Sivell Place

EX12SQ

Hamlin Lane

EX25JF

Broom Close

EX13BE

Hamlin Gardens

EX12TQ

East Terrace

EX13BY

Brookleigh Avenue

EX25FL

St Loyes Gardens

EX12DY

East Avenue

EX13JY

Vaughan Road

EX12QQ

Fore Street

EX12DP

Sampsons Lane

EX13BR

Fore Street

EX25ER

Sivell Place

EX25EB

Haldon View Terrace

EX12QN

Fore Street

EX25HB

Glenmore Road

EX12TP

Newcombe Street Gardens

EX25EU

Sivell Place

EX12AP

Heavitree

EX13LB

Vaughan Road

EX12DX

East Avenue

EX12PR

Lower Avenue

Data Sources

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