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 15,892 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most 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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £321 per square foot) in Heavitree area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £375,000 | £374 |
| Detached | 10 | £372,250 | £400 |
| Terraced | 57 | £300,000 | £316 |
| Flats | 20 | £148,500 | £248 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £325,500 | £143,975 | £285,000 | £224,625 |
| 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 | £384,500 | £159,500 | £387,500 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £175,000 | £382,500 | £306,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £311 | £233 | £267 | £245 |
| 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 | £262 | £366 | £321 |
| 2026 | £413 | £239 | £363 | £319 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX1 2SB.
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 (2025-26).
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 £312,500 (about £321 per square foot) based on 124 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 15,892 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.