Postcode EX4 8GN is located in an urban city, within the Mincinglake and Whipton ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Heavitree East & Whipton South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £47,979 per year. The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Exhibition Fields.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,475 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Heavitree East & Whipton South has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Heavitree East & Whipton South is £47,979 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX4 8GN.
Heavitree East & Whipton South near EX4 8GN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Exhibition Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Exhibition Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Summerway Park | Small | Walking directions to Summerway Park |
| 0.3 mi | Arena Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Arena Skate Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Mincinglake and Whipton area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £2,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £340,332 |
| Flats | 6 | £142,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £304,475 |
| Terraced | 31 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mincinglake and Whipton
In the EX4 8GN postcode area, located within Heavitree East & Whipton South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 8GN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 54 Whipton Village Road, Exeter, EX4 8AW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 57 Whipton Barton Road, Exeter, EX1 3NE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Hill Barton Road, Exeter, EX1 3PF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze | 272 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 7JQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.