Is EX17 1AE a safe place to live?

Yes, EX17 1AE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in EX17 1AE?

The average property price in EX17 1AE is currently around £320k.

What is the population of EX17 1AE?

The population for the EX17 1AE area is approximately 196 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

PARK COTTAGES, EX17 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK COTTAGES, EX17 1AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

196

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX17 1AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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5/10

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6/10

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6/10

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2/10

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5/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX17 1AE's 61% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX17 1AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Park Cottages, 1.2km from Long Barn in Mid Devon. Administratively it sits within Newbrooke ward and the Central Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX17 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00101614 (shared with 11 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 EX17 1AE. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%

Asian / British Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

EX17 1AE has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Crediton1.7 km
Newton St Cyres3.5 km
Yeoford7.0 km