Postcode EX1 3JQ is located in an urban city, within the Mincinglake and Whipton ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Heavitree East & Whipton South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Exhibition Fields.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,475 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX1 3JQ.
Heavitree East & Whipton South near EX1 3JQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| 0.9 mi | Pinhoe | N/A | Walking directions to Pinhoe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Exhibition Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Exhibition Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Summerway Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerway Park |
| 0.4 mi | Arena Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Arena Skate Park |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £308 per square foot) in Mincinglake and Whipton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £2,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £375,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £317,500 | £302 |
| Terraced | 27 | £260,000 | £318 |
| Flats | 7 | £160,000 | £240 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,000 | £145,000 | £237,500 | £190,000 |
| 2017 | £337,000 | £135,000 | £250,000 | £199,250 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £140,000 | £240,000 | £211,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £145,000 | £227,000 | £206,750 |
| 2020 | £405,000 | £142,750 | £238,000 | £202,000 |
| 2021 | £385,000 | £153,750 | £257,000 | £230,500 |
| 2022 | £362,500 | £153,500 | £295,000 | £256,500 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £165,000 | £300,000 | £258,000 |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £157,500 | £297,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £353,500 | £140,000 | £309,000 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | — | £178,750 | £333,750 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230 | £204 | £249 | £227 |
| 2017 | £284 | £207 | £284 | £246 |
| 2018 | £306 | £209 | £271 | £253 |
| 2019 | £326 | £217 | £306 | £256 |
| 2020 | £297 | £214 | £299 | £243 |
| 2021 | £328 | £203 | £299 | £275 |
| 2022 | £378 | £225 | £354 | £312 |
| 2023 | £359 | £258 | £327 | £322 |
| 2024 | £332 | £244 | £311 | £312 |
| 2025 | £371 | £240 | £314 | £317 |
| 2026 | — | £261 | £323 | £386 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX1 3JQ.
In the EX1 3JQ postcode area, located within Heavitree East & Whipton South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX1 3JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 57 Whipton Barton Road, Exeter, EX1 3NE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 54 Whipton Village Road, Exeter, EX4 8AW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Hill Barton Road, Exeter, EX1 3PF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 72-74 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter, EX1 3HE | Walking directions to Londis |
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 3JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony John Payne
Mincinglake & Whipton - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX1 3JQ 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX1 3JQ in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £270,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to EX1 3JQ, including Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School (Good), Whipton Barton Junior School (Good) and Vranch House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX1 3JQ is Polsloe Bridge, about 1,018 m away.
EX1 3JQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,475 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 3JQ is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anthony John Payne (Reform UK).
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.