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EX2 5JF

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Overview

Postcode EX2 5JF is located in an urban city, within the Heavitree ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Wonford & St Loye's area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wonford & St Loye's is £51,466 per year. The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavitree Pleasure Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Wonford & St Loye's has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wonford & St Loye's has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Wonford & St Loye's is £51,466 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX2 5JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Wonford & St Loye's near EX2 5JF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX2 5JF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Polsloe Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX2 5JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeavitree Pleasure GroundLargeWalking directions to Heavitree Pleasure Ground
0.5 miLudwell Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Ludwell Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
6,178.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.67(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.83(-47%)
Public order
5.7(-13%)
Other crime
3.56(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.56(-45%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
88.02%
Other White
16
4.79%
Bangladeshi
4
1.2%
Other Asian
4
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.2%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
43.42%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.17%
No qualifications
36
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
42.45%
Owns with a mortgage
54
38.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.55%
Social rents from council
2
1.44%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 5JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX2 5JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202511, Salters Court, Salters Road, Exeter, EX2 5JGTerracedFreehold£225,000
22 May 20266, Peryam Crescent, Exeter, EX2 5LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
11 Feb 20258, Lethbridge Road, Exeter, EX2 5LESemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
27 Aug 202552, Attwyll Avenue, Exeter, EX2 5HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
28 Mar 202570, Attwyll Avenue, Exeter, EX2 5HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the EX2 5JF postcode area, located within Wonford & St Loye's, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX2 5JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWoodwater AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNurseryChestnut NurseryLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableDevon Hospitals' Short Stay SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX2 5JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX2 5JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily81 Hoker Road, Exeter, EX2 5JAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miOne StopWoodwater Lane, Exeter, EX2 5NGWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLondisHoniton Road, Exeter, EX1 3EBWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLidlBurnthouse Lane, Wonford, Exeter, EX2 6NFWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTesco Express85 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RNWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 EX2 5JF, 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)Wonford & St Loye'sE02004161
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Exeter 013AE01019988
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX2 5JF

Is EX2 5JF (Wonford & St Loye's) safe?

The area around EX2 5JF records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 EX2 5JF?

The median sale price around EX2 5JF in Wonford & St Loye's is £312,500 (about £321 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX2 5JF?

There are 18 schools close to EX2 5JF, including Woodwater Academy (Good), Chestnut Nursery (Good) and Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX2 5JF?

The closest station to EX2 5JF is Polsloe Bridge, about 1,497 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX2 5JF?

EX2 5JF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,363 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX2 5JF (Wonford & St Loye's) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX2 5JF 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.