EX17 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Jockey Hill, 0.3km from East Town in Crediton. Administratively it sits within Boniface ward and the Central Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX17 1DP is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 86% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k. 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00101460 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOCKEY HILL, EX17 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOCKEY HILL, EX17 1DP.
258
56
£ 43,200 /yr
37%
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
Average age 56, 86% owned. EX17 1DP is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX17 1DP. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 329,750
4 sales · Mean £ 369,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX17 1DP has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hayward's Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's
Landscore Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Three Little Pigs0.3 km
- Crediton Bowling Club0.3 km
- Duke Of York0.8 km
- Plymouth Inn0.5 km
- White Swan Inn0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Planet Play0.6 km
- Ashtons Coffee Lounge0.4 km
- Crediton Coffee Company0.4 km
- Crediton Dairy Ltd - Staff Canteen0.4 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- A J Cox Butcher0.5 km
- Crediton Congregational Church Foodbank0.6 km
- SPAR Wessex Retail0.4 km
- Stevie B's Bakery0.4 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Bridge House0.7 km
- Pinar Takeaway0.6 km
- Happy Garden0.6 km
- Saffron - Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Trawlers Catch0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Ship Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crediton1.2 km
- Newton St Cyres4.8 km
- Yeoford5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Pounds Hill0.1 km
- Longmeadows0.1 km
- Clifford Gardens0.1 km
- Longmeadows0.2 km
- Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX171DP · Data under Open Government Licence