Postcode EX1 3LB 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavitree Pleasure Ground.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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 3LB.
Heavitree East & Whipton South near EX1 3LB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heavitree Pleasure Ground | Large | Walking directions to Heavitree Pleasure Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Summerway Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerway Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £322 per square foot) in Heavitree area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £382,500 | £369 |
| Detached | 11 | £354,000 | £383 |
| Terraced | 63 | £310,000 | £316 |
| Flats | 22 | £141,000 | £247 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX1 3LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 27, Bodley Close, Exeter, EX1 3LD | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 2, Bodley Close, Exeter, EX1 3LD | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 49, Bowring Close, Exeter, EX1 3TU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 48, Bowring Close, Exeter, EX1 3TU | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 6B, Wayside Crescent, Exeter, EX1 3LF | Flats | Leasehold | £162,000 |
In the EX1 3LB postcode area, located within Heavitree East & Whipton South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX1 3LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 72-74 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter, EX1 3HE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 54 Whipton Village Road, Exeter, EX4 8AW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 57 Whipton Barton Road, Exeter, EX1 3NE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Honiton Road, Exeter, EX1 3EB | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Exeter district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX1 3LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Terry
Heavitree - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Smith
Heavitree - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX1 3LB 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.
The median sale price around EX1 3LB in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £315,000 (about £322 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to EX1 3LB, including Whipton Barton Junior School (Good), Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School (Good) and Vranch House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX1 3LB is Polsloe Bridge, about 857 m away.
EX1 3LB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX1 3LB 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).