Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

WHIPTON ROAD, EX4 8AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHIPTON ROAD, EX4 8AT.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, EX4 8AT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.

home £227,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX4 8AT is a safe, established residential area on Whipton Road, 0.8km from Whipton in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Mincinglake and Whipton ward and the Exeter constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX4 8AT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, up 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 8AT are sourced from Output Area E00101194 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 8AT. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

3 sales · Mean £ 217,916

Terraced

£ 210,000

2 sales · Mean £ 210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX4 8AT has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77
Anti-social behaviour50
Shoplifting20
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils0.5 km
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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.5 km
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Willowbrook School

Requires Improvement427 pupils0.7 km
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St James School

Good959 pupils0.7 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils0.9 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils1.0 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.0 km
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Devon Yeoman0.7 km
  • Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.3 km
  • Star Inn0.3 km
  • Isca Christian Fellowship, The Beaco0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Northbrook Pool0.8 km
  • Spar Whipton0.3 km
  • Jake n Joe Trading0.5 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Exeter City Group LTD0.8 km
  • Whipton Community Hall0.3 km
  • Priory Community Cafe0.3 km
  • Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Asia Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Happy Home0.8 km
  • A Farm Pizza0.5 km
  • BBQ Kebab House0.5 km
  • Chadni Express0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polsloe Bridge0.3 km
  • St James’ Park1.8 km
  • Pinhoe2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Honeylands Children's Centre0.1 km
  • Widgery Road0.1 km
  • Honeylands Children's Centre0.2 km
  • Widgery Road0.2 km
  • Polsloe Bridge Rail Station0.3 km