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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 64 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
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
33.31(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.25(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.81(+5%)
Public order
5.08(-23%)
Other theft
4(-29%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 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
Detached11£405,000
Flats21£159,000
Semi-Detached30£392,500
Terraced56£308,500

10 years median price trend in Heavitree

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

All postcodes in Heavitree

EX13DT

Whipton Lane

EX25EZ

Sivell Place

EX12FB

Ladysmith Lane

EX12SW

South Lawn Terrace

EX13AH

Madison Avenue

EX13DS

Whipton Lane

EX13DW

Lonsdale Road

EX25BW

Bovemoors Lane

EX12SZ

Stuart Road

EX12DY

East Avenue

EX12RH

North Street

EX12RY

Hamlin Lane

EX13TU

Bowring Close

EX25DT

Barrack Road

EX25FH

Sivell Place

EX25TQ

Butts Road

EX13LB

Vaughan Road

EX13LG

Bodley Close

EX12TG

Newcombe Street

EX12TH

Roseland Crescent

EX12PS

Ladysmith Road

EX12QE

Salutary Mount

EX12RS

Fore Street

EX12FD

Heavitree

EX13AB

Hamlin Gardens

EX12SU

Hanover Road

EX12DZ

South Avenue

EX12RN

Fore Street

EX25EN

Kingsway

EX12AP

Heavitree

EX13AE

Sweetbrier Lane

EX13DE

Sweetbrier Lane

EX13LA

Georges Close

EX12QU

Homefield Road

EX12RP

North Street

EX13AA

Hamlin Gardens

EX13BZ

East Wonford Hill

EX25HB

Glenmore Road

EX12DU

North Avenue

EX12SB

Hamlin Lane

EX13AZ

Carlyon Close

EX13JZ

Binford Close

EX25HA

St Loyes Road

EX12SS

Anthony Road

EX13DU

Dawn Close

EX13LD

Bodley Close

EX25ET

Sivell Place

EX25FL

St Loyes Gardens

EX12NX

Regents Park

EX12PA

Mont Le Grand

EX12PG

Bicton Place

EX13BP

Heavitree Park

EX13DA

East Wonford Hill

EX25EJ

Church Street

EX13DG

Sweetbrier Lane

EX25DZ

Haldon View Terrace

EX12DP

Sampsons Lane

EX12TT

Nethercott Place

EX13BD

Hamlin Gardens

EX13BU

Victor Street

EX25BJ

Meadow Way

EX13AY

Chard Road

EX12DW

Polsloe Road

EX13AR

Sweetbrier Lane

EX13BY

Brookleigh Avenue

EX25HH

Mayfield Road

EX12PD

Mont Le Grand

EX12FY

Homefield Road

EX12SG

Hamlin Lane

EX12SH

Hamlin Lane

EX13AD

Hamlin Gardens

EX13BA

Alfranza Close

EX25ES

St Johns Villas

EX12NT

Regents Park

EX12RE

Shelton Place

EX12TW

Roseland Avenue

EX13DN

Whipton Lane

EX24TU

Magdalen Road

EX25BH

Meadow Way

EX12TD

Saxon Road

EX25EH

Church Street

EX25GH

Meadow Way

EX12PQ

Wyndham Avenue

EX12TB

Hanover Road

EX12EA

Polsloe Road

EX12PR

Lower Avenue

EX12SY

Hanover Road

EX12TF

West Terrace

EX13BB

Endfield Close

EX25ED

Barrack Road

EX13AG

Carlyon Gardens

EX12QT

Oakfield Street

EX13DR

Stanwey

EX12PP

Ladysmith Road

EX12QN

Fore Street

EX12SL

South Lawn Terrace

EX13UD

Vaughan Rise

EX25BE

Butts Road

EX25EW

Kingsway

EX12AF

Ladysmith Lane

Data Sources

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