Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

SHOBROOKE VILLAGE, EX17 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHOBROOKE VILLAGE, EX17 1AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

300

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX17 1AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. £403k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX17 1AZ is a safe, established residential area on Shobrooke Village, 0.3km from Silver, Little in Mid Devon. Administratively it sits within Newbrooke ward and the Central Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX17, EX17 1AZ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £403k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX17 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00101613 (shared with 27 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 1AZ. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 412,500

2 sales · Mean £ 412,500

Terraced

£ 390,000

2 sales · Mean £ 390,000

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

2 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

EX17 1AZ 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 Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton St Cyres2.7 km
  • Crediton3.7 km
  • Exeter St Davids9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Lion0.4 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km