Postcode EX1 2SB 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £47,979 per year. The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavitree Pleasure Ground.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 260 ft away from EX1 2SB.
Heavitree East & Whipton South near EX1 2SB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| 0.9 mi | St James Park (Exeter) | N/A | Walking directions to St James Park (Exeter) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heavitree Pleasure Ground | Large | Walking directions to Heavitree Pleasure Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Priory Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Priory Road Park |
| 0.5 mi | Roundtable Meet Park | Small | Walking directions to Roundtable Meet Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £322 per square foot) in Heavitree area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £382,500 | £369 |
| Detached | 11 | £354,000 | £383 |
| Terraced | 63 | £310,000 | £316 |
| Flats | 22 | £141,000 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £392,500 | £149,975 | £306,323 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £297,500 | £150,000 | £294,500 | £252,000 |
| 2018 | £365,000 | £136,000 | £297,500 | £265,250 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £138,000 | £336,500 | £257,500 |
| 2020 | £362,500 | £147,250 | £311,000 | £253,000 |
| 2021 | £312,000 | £178,000 | £348,750 | £270,000 |
| 2022 | £447,000 | £160,000 | £400,000 | £305,000 |
| 2023 | £492,500 | £175,000 | £400,000 | £314,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £168,000 | £387,500 | £287,500 |
| 2025 | £369,250 | £160,000 | £387,500 | £294,500 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £127,475 | £393,750 | £320,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307 | £232 | £263 | £242 |
| 2017 | £321 | £257 | £293 | £262 |
| 2018 | £251 | £239 | £301 | £279 |
| 2019 | £323 | £215 | £300 | £273 |
| 2020 | £308 | £259 | £304 | £280 |
| 2021 | £358 | £258 | £338 | £296 |
| 2022 | £404 | £261 | £371 | £332 |
| 2023 | £381 | £307 | £374 | £326 |
| 2024 | £367 | £273 | £366 | £325 |
| 2025 | £377 | £264 | £366 | £319 |
| 2026 | £382 | £219 | £355 | £320 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX1 2SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 53, Hamlin Lane, Exeter, EX1 2SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 8, Thompson Road, Exeter, EX1 2UB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £398,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 8A, Hamlin Lane, Exeter, EX1 2SA | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat, 181, Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7HZ | Flats | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 3, Honeylands Drive, Exeter, EX4 8QP | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the EX1 2SB postcode area, located within Heavitree East & Whipton South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX1 2SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bargain Booze | 272 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 143 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Prince Charles Road, Exeter, EX4 7BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 54 Whipton Village Road, Exeter, EX4 8AW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Exeter district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX1 2SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Terry
Heavitree - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Smith
Heavitree - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX1 2SB records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX1 2SB in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £315,000 (about £322 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to EX1 2SB, including Vranch House School (Outstanding), Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Whipton Barton Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX1 2SB is Polsloe Bridge, about 143 m away.
EX1 2SB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX1 2SB is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Helen Terry (Green Party) and Stella Smith (Green Party).