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EX4 8AR

Whipton Village Road

Mincinglake and Whipton

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Detailed insights for EX4 8AR

Overview

Postcode EX4 8AR is located in an urban city, within the Mincinglake and Whipton ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Pinhoe & Whipton North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pinhoe & Whipton North is £54,625 per year. The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Summerway Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Pinhoe & Whipton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Pinhoe & Whipton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.4%

Approximately 11.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Pinhoe & Whipton North is £54,625 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX4 8AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Pinhoe & Whipton North near EX4 8AR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX4 8AR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Polsloe Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX4 8AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSummerway ParkSmallWalking directions to Summerway Park
0.3 miArena Skate ParkSmallWalking directions to Arena Skate Park
0.3 miRoundtable Meet ParkSmallWalking directions to Roundtable Meet Park

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
5,157.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.7(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.08(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.36(+44%)
Shoplifting
9.36(+42%)
Public order
5.61(-14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
93.56%
Other White
13
3.99%
African
2
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.61%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
23.91%
No qualifications
56
20.29%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.77%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
52.63%
Owns with a mortgage
32
28.07%
Social rents from council
12
10.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.39%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.63%
Total households: 114

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 8AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 8AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202529, Bennett Square, Exeter, EX4 8AYTerracedFreehold£222,000
08 May 20253, Woolsery Grove, Exeter, EX4 8BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
12 Dec 202514, Whipton Road, Exeter, EX4 8ATTerracedFreehold£281,000
05 Sept 202512, Woolsery Avenue, Exeter, EX4 8BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
18 Jul 202564, Whipton Village Road, Exeter, EX4 8AWFlatsLeasehold£138,000

Schools

In the EX4 8AR postcode area, located within Pinhoe & Whipton North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX4 8AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableVranch House SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryWhipton Barton Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWhipton Barton Infants and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 8AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX4 8AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar54 Whipton Village Road, Exeter, EX4 8AWWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miMorrisons DailyPinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miBargain Booze272 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JQWalking directions to Bargain Booze
0.3 miMorrisonsPrince Charles Road, Exeter, EX4 7BYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miSpar92-98 Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LUWalking directions to Spar

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 8AR, 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)Pinhoe & Whipton NorthE02004151
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Exeter 003AE01019992
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX4 8AR

Is EX4 8AR (Pinhoe & Whipton North) safe?

The area around EX4 8AR records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8AR?

The median sale price around EX4 8AR in Pinhoe & Whipton North is £270,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX4 8AR?

There are 12 schools close to EX4 8AR, including Vranch House School (Outstanding), Whipton Barton Junior School (Good) and Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX4 8AR?

The closest station to EX4 8AR is Polsloe Bridge, about 445 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX4 8AR?

EX4 8AR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,633 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX4 8AR (Pinhoe & Whipton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX4 8AR is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anthony John Payne (Reform UK).

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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.