Postcode EX4 8BL 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 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Exhibition Fields.
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.
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 98 ft away from EX4 8BL.
Pinhoe & Whipton North near EX4 8BL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Exhibition Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Exhibition Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Summerway Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerway Park |
| 0.5 mi | Arena Park | Small | Walking directions to Arena Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £375,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £317,500 | £302 |
| Terraced | 27 | £260,000 | £318 |
| Flats | 7 | £160,000 | £240 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 8BL.
In the EX4 8BL postcode area, located within Pinhoe & Whipton North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 8BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 54 Whipton Village Road, Exeter, EX4 8AW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze | 272 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 92-98 Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Prince Charles Road, Exeter, EX4 7BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 8BL, 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 8BL 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 8BL in Pinhoe & Whipton North is £270,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to EX4 8BL, including Vranch House School (Outstanding), St James School (Good) and Willowbrook School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX4 8BL is Polsloe Bridge, about 493 m away.
EX4 8BL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX4 8BL is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anthony John Payne (Reform UK).
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.