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EX1 3DG

Sweetbrier Lane

Heavitree

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Overview

Postcode EX1 3DG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Heavitree East & Whipton South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,510 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least 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

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% 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 3DG.

Flood risk

High

Heavitree East & Whipton South near EX1 3DG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX1 3DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Polsloe Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge
1 mi

Digby and Sowton

N/A

Walking directions to Digby and Sowton

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
3,581.1 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
241
90.94%
Other White
11
4.15%
Chinese
5
1.89%
Irish
3
1.13%
Other Asian
2
0.75%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
29.68%
No qualifications
44
20.09%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
39.5%
Owns with a mortgage
36
30.25%
Social rents from council
23
19.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.24%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Heavitree

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £381K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Heavitree area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £650,000.

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-Detached39£382,500£369
Detached11£354,000£383
Terraced63£310,000£316
Flats21£142,000£246

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£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
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£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
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX1 3DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX1 3DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2025161, Sweetbrier Lane, Exeter, EX1 3DGDetachedFreehold£650,000
25 Jul 20257, Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter, EX1 3ETTerracedFreehold£328,000
24 Apr 2026204, Sweetbrier Lane, Exeter, EX1 3DEFlatsLeasehold£210,000
17 Dec 202519, Sycamore Close, Exeter, EX1 3DFDetachedFreehold£326,000
20 Nov 202525, Sycamore Close, Exeter, EX1 3DFTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the EX1 3DG postcode area, located within Heavitree East & Whipton South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX1 3DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Nicholas Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWoodwater AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Peter's Church of England Aided SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX1 3DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX1 3DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisHoniton Road, Exeter, EX1 3EBWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miOne StopWoodwater Lane, Exeter, EX2 5NGWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLondis72-74 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter, EX1 3HEWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMorrisons Daily81 Hoker Road, Exeter, EX2 5JAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Exeter district.

Band A£1,664
Band B£1,941
Band C£2,218
Band D£2,495
Band E£3,050
Band F£3,604
Band G£4,159
Band H£4,991

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 3DG, 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 3DG

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

The area around EX1 3DG 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 3DG?

The median sale price around EX1 3DG in Heavitree is £315,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX1 3DG?

There are 15 schools close to EX1 3DG, including St Nicholas Catholic Primary School (Good), Woodwater Academy (Good) and St Peter's Church of England Aided School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX1 3DG?

The closest station to EX1 3DG is Polsloe Bridge, about 1,296 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX1 3DG?

EX1 3DG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,510 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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