Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

PRIMROSE WAY, EX17 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIMROSE WAY, EX17 1BZ.

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Population

498

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

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.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

EX17 1BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £265k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £265k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

EX17 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Primrose Way, 0.8km from East Town in Crediton. Administratively it sits within Boniface ward and the Central Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX17 1BZ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EX17 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00101457 (shared with 13 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 1BZ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,800

2 sales · Mean £ 235,800

Terraced

£ 212,500

5 sales · Mean £ 230,108

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

EX17 1BZ has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Hayward's Primary School

Good395 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Planet Play0.6 km
  • The Crown Of Crediton0.9 km
  • Crediton Dairy Ltd - Staff Canteen0.8 km
  • Cairney's Bistro0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Crediton Rugby Football Club0.6 km
  • Plymouth Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Crediton1.3 km
  • Newton St Cyres4.1 km
  • Yeoford6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Willow Walk0.1 km
  • Bramble Lane0.1 km
  • Bramble Lane0.1 km
  • Old Tiverton Road0.3 km
  • Leisure Centre0.3 km