EX17 1DL is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from East Town in Crediton. Administratively it sits within Boniface ward and the Central Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX17 1DL is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00101458 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX17 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX17 1DL.
265
54
£ 43,200 /yr
44%
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
EX17 1DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX17 1DL. The average age is 53.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX17 1DL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hayward's Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Three Little Pigs0.6 km
- Crediton Bowling Club0.5 km
- Duke Of York1.0 km
- Plymouth Inn0.7 km
- White Swan Inn0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Planet Play0.6 km
- Ashtons Coffee Lounge0.7 km
- Crediton Coffee Company0.6 km
- Crediton Dairy Ltd - Staff Canteen0.5 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- A J Cox Butcher0.7 km
- Crediton Congregational Church Foodbank0.9 km
- SPAR Wessex Retail0.7 km
- Stevie B's Bakery0.6 km
- The Sandwich Shop1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Bridge House0.9 km
- Pinar Takeaway0.8 km
- Happy Garden0.9 km
- Saffron - Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Trawlers Catch0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Ship Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crediton1.3 km
- Newton St Cyres4.8 km
- Yeoford5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Park0.1 km
- Longmeadows0.2 km
- Pounds Hill0.2 km
- Longmeadows0.2 km
- Old Tiverton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX171DL · Data under Open Government Licence