Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

BURRINGTON DRIVE, EX17 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURRINGTON DRIVE, EX17 1AU.

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Population

196

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Avg Age

51

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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 1AU 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 51, EX17 1AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £376k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 80.4% year-on-year.

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

EX17 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Burrington Drive, 0.1km from Silver, Little 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, up 80.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX17 1AU 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 1AU. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 442,000

2 sales · Mean £ 442,000

Terraced

£ 224,250

2 sales · Mean £ 224,250

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

EX17 1AU has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Red Lion Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton St Cyres2.8 km
  • Crediton3.5 km
  • Yeoford8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Lion0.2 km
  • Red Lion0.2 km