EX17 1BN is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Shute in Mid Devon. Administratively it sits within Newbrooke ward and the Central Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX17 1BN is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £620k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX17 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00101613 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX17 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX17 1BN.
300
46
£ 47,800 /yr
56%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EX17 1BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £620k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £620k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX17 1BN. 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
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
Detached
£ 620,000
1 sales · Mean £ 620,000
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
1 sales · Mean £ 515,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton St Cyres2.1 km
- Crediton5.2 km
- Exeter St Davids7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Phone Box0.4 km
- Phone Box0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX171BN · Data under Open Government Licence