EX17 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Hedgerow Close, 0.6km from East Town in Crediton. Administratively it sits within Boniface ward and the Central Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX17 1DB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 5.1% year-on-year. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00101459 (shared with 107 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEDGEROW CLOSE, EX17 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDGEROW CLOSE, EX17 1DB.
306
46
£ 43,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. EX17 1DB's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £232k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £232k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX17 1DB. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 223,000
9 sales · Mean £ 220,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX17 1DB has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hayward's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Three Little Pigs1.0 km
- Crediton Rugby Football Club0.4 km
- Crediton Bowling Club0.9 km
- Plymouth Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Planet Play0.5 km
- Age Concern Crediton0.9 km
- The Crown Of Crediton0.8 km
- Union Road Moto-Velo0.9 km
- Crediton Dairy Ltd - Staff Canteen0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crediton1.2 km
- Newton St Cyres4.2 km
- Yeoford6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bramble Lane0.1 km
- Bramble Lane0.1 km
- Willow Walk0.1 km
- Old Tiverton Road0.2 km
- Leisure Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX171DB · Data under Open Government Licence