Postcode EX1 2UB is located in an urban city, within the Pennsylvania ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Heavitree West & Polsloe area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £56,432 per year. The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavitree Pleasure Ground.
Heavitree West & Polsloe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Heavitree West & Polsloe has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £56,432 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX1 2UB.
Heavitree West & Polsloe near EX1 2UB 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 |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Pennsylvania area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £550,000 | £412 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £350,000 | £339 |
| Terraced | 48 | £287,500 | £341 |
| Flats | 12 | £164,000 | £248 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £342,000 | £135,000 | £250,000 | £223,000 |
| 2017 | £357,000 | £160,000 | £270,000 | £234,500 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £165,000 | £285,000 | £248,000 |
| 2019 | £474,000 | £168,000 | £299,000 | £248,750 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £155,400 | £311,500 | £259,000 |
| 2021 | £360,000 | £200,000 | £337,525 | £265,140 |
| 2022 | £562,500 | £190,000 | £391,500 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | £587,500 | £188,063 | £310,000 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | £427,000 | £165,313 | £372,750 | £274,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £185,000 | £345,000 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £573,000 | £169,000 | £386,500 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £322 | £244 | £240 | £234 |
| 2017 | £311 | £256 | £288 | £253 |
| 2018 | £301 | £252 | £290 | £270 |
| 2019 | £349 | £244 | £306 | £274 |
| 2020 | £366 | £266 | £307 | £270 |
| 2021 | £376 | £259 | £317 | £298 |
| 2022 | £435 | £305 | £380 | £356 |
| 2023 | £456 | £267 | £334 | £333 |
| 2024 | £388 | £274 | £378 | £304 |
| 2025 | £390 | £286 | £340 | £330 |
| 2026 | £435 | £219 | £337 | £343 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX1 2UB.
In the EX1 2UB postcode area, located within Heavitree West & Polsloe, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX1 2UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bargain Booze | 272 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.1 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 | Shop Locally | 1 Manston Road, Exeter, EX1 2QA | Walking directions to Shop Locally |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 54 Whipton Village Road, Exeter, EX4 8AW | Walking directions to Spar |
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 2UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gill Baker
Pennsylvania - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX1 2UB records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around EX1 2UB in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £305,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to EX1 2UB, including Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School (Requires improvement), Ladysmith Junior School (Good) and Vranch House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX1 2UB is Polsloe Bridge, about 154 m away.
EX1 2UB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,998 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 2UB is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gill Baker (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.