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Mincinglake and Whipton

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About

Mincinglake and Whipton is a residential ward in the northeast of Exeter, primarily characterised by post-war housing estates and local amenities. The area includes significant green spaces like Mincinglake Valley Park, a linear park following a stream through woodland and meadows. Housing is a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with several local schools and shopping parades serving the community.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the busy Pinhoe Road and the main railway line to London, which forms a southern boundary. A notable feature is the presence of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital's Heavitree site on its southwestern edge. The area offers practical living with straightforward access to the city centre while maintaining its own distinct, quieter neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Mincinglake and Whipton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mincinglake and Whipton is £50,258 per year. There are 5 schools in Mincinglake and Whipton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Mincinglake and Whipton is home to around 8,793 people, with a population density of about 2,227.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mincinglake and Whipton Population
8,793
Population density
2,227 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.89(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.16(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.69(+141%)
Public order
8.19(+24%)
Other theft
6.03(+7%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,442
84.64%
Other White
558
6.35%
Other Asian
181
2.06%
African
76
0.86%
Indian
72
0.82%
Total population: 8,793

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,838
26.11%
No qualifications
1,544
21.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,101
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,030
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
904
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 7,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,060
28.53%
Social rents from council
1,012
27.24%
Owns with a mortgage
944
25.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
404
10.87%
Other social rented
195
5.25%
Total households: 3,715

Property prices in Mincinglake and Whipton

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Mincinglake and Whipton area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mincinglake and Whipton 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 Mincinglake and Whipton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£343,000
Flats6£142,500
Semi-Detached22£304,475
Terraced31£260,000

10 years median price trend in Mincinglake and Whipton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mincinglake and Whipton.

All postcodes in Mincinglake and Whipton

EX48EN

Pinhoe Road

EX13LS

Whipton Barton Road

EX13LX

Hillyfield Road

EX48LD

Northbrook Close

EX48LF

Roundtable Meet

EX48LY

Beacon Lane

EX49DB

Camelot Close

EX49JU

Spruce Close

EX13JQ

Lloyds Crescent

EX13NT

Leypark Road

EX48BW

Kennerley Avenue

EX48NQ

Pinwood Lane

Data Sources

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