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EX4 7JF

Beacon Avenue

Pennsylvania

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Overview

Postcode EX4 7JF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mincinglake Valley Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
58.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Heavitree West & Polsloe has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.2%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £56,432 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 64 ft away from EX4 7JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Heavitree West & Polsloe near EX4 7JF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX4 7JF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX4 7JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMincinglake Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Mincinglake Valley Park
0.2 miPriory Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Priory Road Park
0.4 miMarypole RoadSmallWalking directions to Marypole Road

Area Profile

Population
502
Population density
3,387.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.53(+33%)
Shoplifting
20.87(+216%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.16(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.03(-7%)
Other theft
6.03(+7%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
406
80.4%
Other White
36
7.13%
Bangladeshi
10
1.98%
Other Asian
10
1.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
1.78%
Total population: 505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
25.97%
No qualifications
98
25.45%
Level 3 (A level)
62
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 385

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
126
57.27%
Owns with a mortgage
34
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
15.45%
Shared ownership
11
5%
Owns outright
9
4.09%
Total households: 220

Property prices in Pennsylvania

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£341
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £376K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pennsylvania over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£550,000£412
Semi-Detached17£350,000£339
Terraced48£287,500£341
Flats12£164,000£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pennsylvania

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pennsylvania.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pennsylvania.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pennsylvania.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pennsylvania.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pennsylvania in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 7JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 7JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 May 202626, Chaucer Grove, Exeter, EX4 7BXFlatsLeasehold£92,000
27 Jan 202660, Chaucer Grove, Exeter, EX4 7BXFlatsLeasehold£169,000
20 Jun 20255, Chaucer Grove, Exeter, EX4 7BXFlatsLeasehold£159,000
13 May 202533, Chaucer Grove, Exeter, EX4 7BXTerracedFreehold£235,000
28 Feb 202552, Chaucer Grove, Exeter, EX4 7BXFlatsLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the EX4 7JF postcode area, located within Heavitree West & Polsloe, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX4 7JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLadysmith Infant & Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryLadysmith Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableVranch House SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 7JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX4 7JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsPrince Charles Road, Exeter, EX4 7BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miMorrisons Daily143 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7HYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miBargain Booze272 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JQWalking directions to Bargain Booze
0.3 miDawn 'til Dark3 Bridespring Road, Exeter, EX4 7EUWalking directions to Dawn 'til Dark
0.4 miShop Locally1 Manston Road, Exeter, EX1 2QAWalking directions to Shop Locally

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 EX4 7JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gill Baker

Pennsylvania - 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
WardPennsylvaniaE05011017
ParishExeter, unparished areaE43000052
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heavitree West & PolsloeE02004154
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Exeter 006CE01020006
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX4 7JF

Is EX4 7JF (Heavitree West & Polsloe) safe?

The area around EX4 7JF 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.

What is the average house price near EX4 7JF?

The median sale price around EX4 7JF in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £305,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX4 7JF?

There are 14 schools close to EX4 7JF, including Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School (Requires improvement), Ladysmith Junior School (Good) and Vranch House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX4 7JF?

The closest station to EX4 7JF is Polsloe Bridge, about 232 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX4 7JF?

EX4 7JF 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).

Who represents EX4 7JF (Heavitree West & Polsloe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX4 7JF is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gill Baker (Green Party).

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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.