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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.3 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Heavitree Pleasure Ground.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has a moderate 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 a high crime rate, with approximately 72.3 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 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 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 | Costcutter | Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.