Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

BLACKMOOR COTTAGES, EX17 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKMOOR COTTAGES, EX17 1BB.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

46

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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 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX17 1BB is a mixed residential area on Blackmoor Cottages, 0.6km from Silver, Little in Mid Devon. Administratively it sits within Newbrooke ward and the Central Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX17 1BB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for EX17 1BB 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 1BB. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Red Lion Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton St Cyres2.9 km
  • Crediton4.1 km
  • Exeter St Davids9.2 km