EX17 1BW is a mixed residential area on Shute Village, 0.1km from Higher Shute in Mid Devon. Administratively it sits within Newbrooke ward and the Central Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX17, EX17 1BW offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX17 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00101613 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHUTE VILLAGE, EX17 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHUTE VILLAGE, EX17 1BW.
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
No single demographic signal dominates EX17 1BW — age 46, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX17 1BW. 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
£ 473,500
2 sales · Mean £ 473,500
Terraced
£ 181,000
1 sales · Mean £ 181,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton St Cyres1.8 km
- Crediton5.2 km
- Exeter St Davids7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Phone Box0.1 km
- Phone Box0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX171BW · Data under Open Government Licence