Postcode EX1 2RU is located in an urban city, within the Heavitree ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Heavitree East & Whipton South area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £47,979 per year. The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Heavitree Pleasure Ground.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £47,979 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX1 2RU.
Heavitree East & Whipton South near EX1 2RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heavitree Pleasure Ground | Large | Walking directions to Heavitree Pleasure Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Regent's Park | Small | Walking directions to Regent's Park |
Based on 121 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £159,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £385,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £313,500 |
10 year median price trend in Heavitree
In the EX1 2RU postcode area, located within Heavitree East & Whipton South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX1 2RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 61-63 Fore Street, Exeter, EX1 2RJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Robinsons News | Park Place, Exeter, EX1 2RD | Walking directions to Robinsons News |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 81 Hoker Road, Exeter, EX2 5JA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 66 Polsloe Road, Exeter, EX1 2NG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Exeter district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.