Postcode EX4 8AY is located in an urban city, within the Mincinglake and Whipton area 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 median sale price in Mincinglake and Whipton is £262,500 (around £313 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,375 and £321,625. The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.2 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.
Pinhoe & Whipton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,529 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Pinhoe & Whipton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% 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.
The average income per household in Pinhoe & Whipton North is £54,625 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 153 ft away from EX4 8AY.
Pinhoe & Whipton North near EX4 8AY 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Summerway Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerway Park |
| 0.3 mi | Arena Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Arena Skate Park |
| 0.2 mi | Roundtable Meet Park | Small | Walking directions to Roundtable Meet Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £313 per square foot) in Mincinglake and Whipton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,500 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £343,500 | £358 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £321,250 | £314 |
| Terraced | 20 | £246,250 | £315 |
| Flats | 8 | £155,000 | £234 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £297,500 | £145,000 | £245,000 | £195,000 |
| 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 | £145,000 | £304,475 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £323,000 | £172,500 | £308,750 | £242,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £221 | £204 | £250 | £226 |
| 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 | £232 | £314 | £318 |
| 2026 | £363 | £236 | £332 | £299 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 8AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2025 | 3, Woolsery Grove, Exeter, EX4 8BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 14, Whipton Road, Exeter, EX4 8AT | Terraced | Freehold | £281,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 43, Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 23, Widgery Road, Exeter, EX4 8AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £267,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | 38, Woolsery Avenue, Exeter, EX4 8BJ | Detached | Freehold | £455,000 |
In the EX4 8AY postcode area, located within Pinhoe & Whipton North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Vranch House School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
Vranch House School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Willowbrook School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jun 2022. | |
Willowbrook School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jun 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St James School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2015. | |
St James School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Mar 2015
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX4 8AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 54 Whipton Village Road, Exeter, EX4 8AW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze | 272 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Prince Charles Road, Exeter, EX4 7BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 92-98 Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LU | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Exeter district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX4 8AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony John Payne
Mincinglake & Whipton - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX4 8AY 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.
The median sale price around EX4 8AY in Mincinglake and Whipton is £262,500 (about £313 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to EX4 8AY, including Vranch House School (Outstanding), Willowbrook School (Requires improvement) and St James School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX4 8AY is Polsloe Bridge, about 392 m away.
EX4 8AY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,529 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 8AY is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anthony John Payne (Reform UK).