Postcode EX4 7BY is located in an urban city, within the Pennsylvania ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Heavitree West & Polsloe area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £56,432 per year. The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mincinglake Valley Park.
Heavitree West & Polsloe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Heavitree West & Polsloe has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £56,432 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from EX4 7BY.
Heavitree West & Polsloe near EX4 7BY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| 0.8 mi | St James Park (Exeter) | N/A | Walking directions to St James Park (Exeter) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mincinglake Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Mincinglake Valley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Priory Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Priory Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Marypole Road | Small | Walking directions to Marypole Road |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Pennsylvania area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £550,000 | £412 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £350,000 | £339 |
| Terraced | 48 | £287,500 | £341 |
| Flats | 12 | £164,000 | £248 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £342,000 | £135,000 | £250,000 | £223,000 |
| 2017 | £357,000 | £160,000 | £270,000 | £234,500 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £165,000 | £285,000 | £248,000 |
| 2019 | £474,000 | £168,000 | £299,000 | £248,750 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £155,400 | £311,500 | £259,000 |
| 2021 | £360,000 | £200,000 | £337,525 | £265,140 |
| 2022 | £562,500 | £190,000 | £391,500 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | £587,500 | £188,063 | £310,000 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | £427,000 | £165,313 | £372,750 | £274,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £185,000 | £345,000 | £285,000 |
| 2026 | £573,000 | £169,000 | £386,500 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £322 | £244 | £240 | £234 |
| 2017 | £311 | £256 | £288 | £253 |
| 2018 | £301 | £252 | £290 | £270 |
| 2019 | £349 | £244 | £306 | £274 |
| 2020 | £366 | £266 | £307 | £270 |
| 2021 | £376 | £259 | £317 | £298 |
| 2022 | £435 | £305 | £380 | £356 |
| 2023 | £456 | £267 | £334 | £333 |
| 2024 | £388 | £274 | £378 | £304 |
| 2025 | £390 | £286 | £340 | £330 |
| 2026 | £435 | £219 | £337 | £343 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 7BY.
In the EX4 7BY postcode area, located within Heavitree West & Polsloe, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 7BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons | Prince Charles Road, Exeter, EX4 7BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze | 272 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 143 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Dawn 'til Dark | 3 Bridespring Road, Exeter, EX4 7EU | Walking directions to Dawn 'til Dark |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 92-98 Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LU | Walking directions to Spar |
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 EX4 7BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gill Baker
Pennsylvania - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX4 7BY 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around EX4 7BY in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £305,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to EX4 7BY, including Vranch House School (Outstanding), St James School (Good) and Willowbrook School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX4 7BY is Polsloe Bridge, about 292 m away.
EX4 7BY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,998 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 EX4 7BY is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gill Baker (Green Party).
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.