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EX1 3AN

Whiteway Drive

Heavitree

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Overview

Postcode EX1 3AN 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 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Heavitree Pleasure Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Heavitree East & Whipton South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,149 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Heavitree East & Whipton South has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £47,979 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX1 3AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Heavitree East & Whipton South near EX1 3AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX1 3AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Polsloe Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX1 3AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHeavitree Pleasure GroundLargeWalking directions to Heavitree Pleasure Ground

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
4,168.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.7(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.71(-8%)
Public order
5.33(-19%)
Other theft
3.05(-46%)
Burglary
2.28(-18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
88.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.1%
Other
5
1.5%
Indian
4
1.2%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
52.87%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.41%
No qualifications
30
11.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.96%
Apprenticeship
15
5.75%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
48.78%
Owns with a mortgage
52
42.28%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.25%
Other social rented
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Heavitree

Median price£312,500
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£239K – £383K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heavitree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached37£375,000£374
Detached10£372,250£400
Terraced57£300,000£316
Flats20£148,500£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heavitree

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heavitree.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heavitree.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heavitree.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heavitree.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heavitree in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX1 3AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX1 3AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 202536, Whiteway Drive, Exeter, EX1 3ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£505,000
27 Mar 202593, Sweetbrier Lane, Exeter, EX1 3AWDetachedFreehold£605,000
27 Mar 202623, Madison Avenue, Exeter, EX1 3AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
19 Jun 202521, Madison Avenue, Exeter, EX1 3AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
02 Mar 2026100, Whipton Lane, Exeter, EX1 3DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000

Schools

In the EX1 3AN postcode area, located within Heavitree East & Whipton South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX1 3AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableVranch House SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWhipton Barton Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX1 3AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX1 3AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondis72-74 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter, EX1 3HEWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miTesco Express85 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miLondisHoniton Road, Exeter, EX1 3EBWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miRobinsons NewsPark Place, Exeter, EX1 2RDWalking directions to Robinsons News
0.5 miCo-op Food61-63 Fore Street, Exeter, EX1 2RJWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Exeter district (2025-26).

Band A£1,587
Band B£1,851
Band C£2,115
Band D£2,380
Band E£2,909
Band F£3,438
Band G£3,967
Band H£4,760

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX1 3AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Terry

Heavitree - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Stella Smith

Heavitree - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Steve Race

Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictExeterE07000041
Parliamentary ConstituencyExeterE14001231
WardHeavitreeE05011014
ParishExeter, unparished areaE43000052
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heavitree East & Whipton SouthE02004155
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Exeter 007EE01020040
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX1 3AN

Is EX1 3AN (Heavitree East & Whipton South) safe?

The area around EX1 3AN records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near EX1 3AN?

The median sale price around EX1 3AN in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £312,500 (about £321 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX1 3AN?

There are 15 schools close to EX1 3AN, including St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy (Outstanding), Vranch House School (Outstanding) and Whipton Barton Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX1 3AN?

The closest station to EX1 3AN is Polsloe Bridge, about 757 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX1 3AN?

EX1 3AN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,149 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX1 3AN (Heavitree East & Whipton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX1 3AN 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).

Data Sources

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.