Headingly Close Exeter
31 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14201823.
20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 6). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Exeter costs £2,495 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Digby and Sowton, about 780 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Ludwell Valley Park, is about 460 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 54 to 56 m above sea level. The nearest GP surgery is Hill Barton Surgery, about 1.0 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 36 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (15); House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (13); 1983-1990 (4); 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (12); owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Exeter in 2026-27: Band D £2,495 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,664 | £1,941 | £2,218 | £2,495 | £3,050 | £3,604 | £4,159 | £4,991 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 1,590 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Former overflow car park, Tesco Store, Russell Way, Exeter, EX2 7EZ: up to 18 homes (630 m)
- 88 Honiton Road, Exeter, EX1 3EE: up to 10 homes (840 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 5UH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| EX2 5UG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 54 m and 56 m above sea level (55 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 5UG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX2 5UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Digby and Sowton 968,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m |
| Newcourt 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km | |
| Polsloe Bridge 189,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m, 51 within 800 m; nearest Blackmore Mews Digby | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Exeter City Centre | 3.0 km |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Ferry Landing | 3.6 km |
| Car parks | Sowton Park and Ride | 1.0 km |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km; nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 920 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 5.4 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 76.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Hill Barton Surgery | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 680 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental 397 | 1.6 km |
| Hospital | Rd & E Hospital | 1.6 km |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 680 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 680 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Ludwell Valley Park 45 ha | 460 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,650 m² | 370 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.0 km |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 50 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodwater Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School | Secondary | 11–16 | 470 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Wynstream Primary School Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Whipton Barton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| Isca Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 2.0 km | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Luke's Church of England School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2.0 km | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC - Rydon Lane Retail Park EX2 7HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Currys EX2 7HX | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Happy Days Nurseries EX2 7XE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Sports Direct EX2 7HX | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Little Pearls Nursery EX2 5AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Costa Ltd EX2 7HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lords Way (12); On or near Edgbaston Mead (11); On or near Spinney Close (3); On or near Clarke Mead (3); On or near Miller Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Trentbridge Square · Grecian Way · Miller Close · Old Pavilion Close · Varco Square · Edgbaston Mead · Clarke Mead · Oval Green · Whiteside Close · Mamhead Road · Woodwater Lane · Lords Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.