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EX4 7JJ

St Katherines Road

Mincinglake and Whipton

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Overview

Postcode EX4 7JJ is located in an urban city, within the Mincinglake and Whipton ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Mincinglake & Beacon Heath area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mincinglake & Beacon Heath is £48,712 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 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mincinglake Valley Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Mincinglake & Beacon Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Mincinglake & Beacon Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.5%

Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mincinglake & Beacon Heath is £48,712 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 265 ft away from EX4 7JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Mincinglake & Beacon Heath near EX4 7JJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX4 7JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Polsloe Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge
0.9 mi

St James Park (Exeter)

N/A

Walking directions to St James Park (Exeter)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
5,855.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.34(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.17(-12%)
Burglary
8.16(+194%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(+16%)
Public order
5.65(-14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
81.31%
Other White
21
7.27%
Indian
8
2.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.08%
African
5
1.73%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
42.17%
No qualifications
44
19.13%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
36.07%
Owns outright
39
31.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.03%
Social rents from council
12
9.84%
Shared ownership
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Mincinglake and Whipton

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£308
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £323K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mincinglake and Whipton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£375,000£337
Semi-Detached19£317,500£302
Terraced27£260,000£318
Flats7£160,000£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mincinglake and Whipton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mincinglake and Whipton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mincinglake and Whipton.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mincinglake and Whipton in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 7JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 2025103, St Katherines Road, Exeter, EX4 7JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,000
26 Jun 2025102, St Katherines Road, Exeter, EX4 7JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£309,000
19 Dec 20254, Priory View, Exeter, EX4 8EAFlatsLeasehold£165,000
11 Dec 20252, Priory View, Exeter, EX4 8EAFlatsLeasehold£167,500
23 Apr 202643, Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the EX4 7JJ postcode area, located within Mincinglake & Beacon Heath, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX4 7JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondarySt James SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWillowbrook SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableVranch House SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX4 7JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsPrince Charles Road, Exeter, EX4 7BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miBargain Booze272 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JQWalking directions to Bargain Booze
0.2 miSpar92-98 Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LUWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miDawn 'til Dark3 Bridespring Road, Exeter, EX4 7EUWalking directions to Dawn 'til Dark
0.3 miMorrisons Daily143 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7HYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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

Local councillors

Anthony John Payne

Mincinglake & Whipton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Steve Race

Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictExeterE07000041
Parliamentary ConstituencyExeterE14001231
ParishExeter, unparished areaE43000052
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mincinglake & Beacon HeathE02004150
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Exeter 002BE01019991
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX4 7JJ

Is EX4 7JJ (Mincinglake & Beacon Heath) safe?

The area around EX4 7JJ records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 EX4 7JJ?

The median sale price around EX4 7JJ in Mincinglake & Beacon Heath is £270,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX4 7JJ?

There are 11 schools close to EX4 7JJ, including St James School (Good), Willowbrook School and Vranch House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX4 7JJ?

The closest station to EX4 7JJ is Polsloe Bridge, about 375 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX4 7JJ?

EX4 7JJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX4 7JJ (Mincinglake & Beacon Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX4 7JJ is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anthony John Payne (Reform UK).

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.