Is EX17 1DG a safe place to live?

Yes, EX17 1DG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of EX17 1DG?

The population for the EX17 1DG area is approximately 300 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

EX17 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX17 1DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

300

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Avg Age

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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

EX17 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX17 1DG is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Shobrooke 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX17 1DG 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 1DG. 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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EX17 1DG has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Nomansland Farm Shop0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Crediton2.5 km
Newton St Cyres3.9 km
Yeoford7.5 km