Postcode EX4 8GF 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 small park is Priory Road Park.
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.
Heavitree West & Polsloe has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £56,432 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 271 ft away from EX4 8GF.
Heavitree West & Polsloe near EX4 8GF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Priory Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Priory Road Park |
| 0.5 mi | Marypole Road | Small | Walking directions to Marypole Road |
| 0.5 mi | Arena Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Arena Skate Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £550,000 | £412 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £350,000 | £339 |
| Terraced | 48 | £287,500 | £341 |
| Flats | 12 | £164,000 | £248 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX4 8GF.
In the EX4 8GF postcode area, located within Heavitree West & Polsloe, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 8GF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bargain Booze | 272 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Prince Charles Road, Exeter, EX4 7BY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 143 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 92-98 Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 54 Whipton Village Road, Exeter, EX4 8AW | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8GF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gill Baker
Pennsylvania - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Race
Exeter - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX4 8GF 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.
The median sale price around EX4 8GF in Heavitree West & Polsloe is £305,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to EX4 8GF, 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.
The closest station to EX4 8GF is Polsloe Bridge, about 128 m away.
EX4 8GF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Exeter covering EX4 8GF is Steve Race (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gill Baker (Green Party).
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.