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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

EX12SG

Hamlin Lane

EX13JZ

Binford Close

EX12DN

Polsloe Road

EX12SU

Hanover Road

EX13BA

Alfranza Close

EX12QX

Homefield Road

EX13AS

Chard Road

EX13DU

Dawn Close

EX12PL

First Avenue

EX13BZ

East Wonford Hill

EX25HE

Avondale Road

EX25GH

Meadow Way

EX12SH

Hamlin Lane

EX24TU

Magdalen Road

EX13BB

Endfield Close

EX12RU

Vyvyan Court

EX12QH

Brewery Lane

EX12SW

South Lawn Terrace

EX25BQ

Church Path Lane

EX12PJ

Third Avenue

EX12QG

Fore Street

EX12TF

West Terrace

EX12QT

Oakfield Street

EX12TL

Hanover Road

EX12RL

Regent Square

EX12PT

Pretoria Road

EX13BS

East Wonford Hill

EX12TJ

Roseland Crescent

EX13DR

Stanwey

EX12QS

Homefield Road

EX12PD

Mont Le Grand

EX13LE

Heather Close

EX13DB

East Wonford Hill

EX12TS

Roseland Drive

EX12NX

Regents Park

EX12RS

Fore Street

EX12QL

Fore Street

EX12HS

Park Road

EX13AF

Sweetbrier Lane

EX13AB

Hamlin Gardens

EX25EX

Sivell Mews

EX13DG

Sweetbrier Lane

EX25ED

Barrack Road

EX12PA

Mont Le Grand

EX12QE

Salutary Mount

EX13LD

Bodley Close

EX13DE

Sweetbrier Lane

EX12PG

Bicton Place

EX12PS

Ladysmith Road

EX12RG

Orchard View

EX12NZ

Regents Park

EX13AU

Lymeborne Avenue

EX13BP

Heavitree Park

EX12RF

Gordons Place

EX13AP

Sweetbrier Lane

EX12SR

Normandy Road

EX12PN

Second Avenue

EX24TX

Magdalen Road

EX25FH

Sivell Place

EX25HH

Mayfield Road

EX13DT

Whipton Lane

EX12SN

South Lawn Terrace

EX13AN

Whiteway Drive

EX25HG

Cranbrook Road

EX12TN

Roseland Avenue

EX25EW

Kingsway

EX25EL

Church Street

EX12RE

Shelton Place

EX25DZ

Haldon View Terrace

EX12RQ

Oak Close

EX12RN

Fore Street

EX12FY

Homefield Road

EX13BU

Victor Street

EX12PX

St Marks Avenue

EX25BJ

Meadow Way

EX13AE

Sweetbrier Lane

EX12DR

Polsloe Road

EX12RJ

Fore Street

EX12PP

Ladysmith Road

EX25DX

Sherwood Close

EX13LF

Wayside Crescent

EX25HL

St Loyes Road

EX12RB

Goldsmith Street

EX12NG

Polsloe Road

EX25PW

Butts Road

EX12PB

Cavendish Road

EX13DS

Whipton Lane

EX12TE

Newcombe Terrace

EX25DY

Church Lane

EX12DZ

South Avenue

EX25HJ

Woodstock Road

EX12RY

Hamlin Lane

EX25ET

Sivell Place

EX12SE

Hamlin Lane

EX25BL

Butts Road

EX13LA

Georges Close

EX12EA

Polsloe Road

EX12SS

Anthony Road

EX13AA

Hamlin Gardens

EX13BD

Hamlin Gardens

Data Sources

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