Postcode EX4 9AF is located in an urban city, within the Mincinglake and Whipton ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Mincinglake & Beacon Heath area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mincinglake & Beacon Heath is £48,712 per year. The nearest station is Polsloe Bridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mincinglake Valley Park.
Mincinglake & Beacon Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,792 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Mincinglake & Beacon Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mincinglake & Beacon Heath is £48,712 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX4 9AF.
Mincinglake & Beacon Heath near EX4 9AF 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| 1 mi | St James Park (Exeter) | N/A | Walking directions to St James Park (Exeter) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mincinglake Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Mincinglake Valley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mincinglake Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Mincinglake Valley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Marypole Road | Small | Walking directions to Marypole Road |
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 9AF.
In the EX4 9AF postcode area, located within Mincinglake & Beacon Heath, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 9AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 92-98 Beacon Lane, Exeter, EX4 8LU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Dawn 'til Dark | 3 Bridespring Road, Exeter, EX4 7EU | Walking directions to Dawn 'til Dark |
| 0.4 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 9AF, 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 9AF records about 65 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 9AF in Mincinglake & Beacon Heath is £270,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to EX4 9AF, including Stoke Hill Junior School (Good), St James School (Good) and Willowbrook School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX4 9AF is Polsloe Bridge, about 876 m away.
EX4 9AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,792 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 9AF 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.