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EX17 1HS

Downeshead Lane

Crediton Boniface

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Detailed insights for EX17 1HS

Overview

Postcode EX17 1HS is located in a rural town, within the Crediton Boniface ward of Mid Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Crediton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crediton is £49,329 per year. The nearest station is Crediton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Crediton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Crediton has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Crediton is £49,329 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX17 1HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Crediton near EX17 1HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crediton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX17 1HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Crediton

N/A

Walking directions to Crediton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
497
Population density
1,504.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.24(-18%)
Shoplifting
12.43(+88%)
Public order
9.47(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.1(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.33(-18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
472
94.97%
Other White
16
3.22%
Other Asian
4
0.8%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.6%
Chinese
1
0.2%
Total population: 497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
28.68%
Level 3 (A level)
92
23.77%
No qualifications
59
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
14.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
81
40.7%
Owns outright
72
36.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
12.56%
Other social rented
7
3.52%
Shared ownership
6
3.02%
Total households: 199

Property prices in Crediton Boniface

Median price£267,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £323K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Crediton Boniface area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crediton Boniface over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£365,000£320
Semi-Detached19£269,000£305
Terraced10£253,750£287
Flats1£130,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crediton Boniface

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crediton Boniface.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£80,000£211,225£149,950
2017£285,000£133,000£205,000£159,950
2018£289,975£120,000£230,998£186,950
2019£299,950£112,500£230,000£203,000
2020£353,000£83,190£298,475£214,950
2021£351,500£140,000£255,500£218,000
2022£443,950£86,000£245,500£238,000
2023£440,000£135,000£287,500£205,000
2024£375,000£102,500£260,000£220,000
2025£372,000£269,500£245,000
2026£380,000£130,000£260,000£210,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crediton Boniface.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crediton Boniface.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£230£239£203
2017£238£239£247£228
2018£282£199£260£223
2019£286£197£277£235
2020£273£148£249£244
2021£279£194£254£250
2022£310£175£296£276
2023£337£217£304£268
2024£337£278£299£260
2025£314£295£281
2026£360£205£291£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crediton Boniface.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crediton Boniface in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX17 1HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX17 1HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 2025Unit 1, Marsh Lane, Crediton, EX17 1ESOtherFreehold£260,000
13 Apr 202630, Willow Walk, Crediton, EX17 1DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
21 Jan 202624, Willow Walk, Crediton, EX17 1DDTerracedFreehold£322,500
10 Oct 202538, Willow Walk, Crediton, EX17 1DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£307,500
12 Sept 202536, Willow Walk, Crediton, EX17 1DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the EX17 1HS postcode area, located within Crediton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX17 1HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHayward's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX17 1HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX17 1HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlCommercial Road, Mid Devon, EX17 1ERWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miMorrisonsMill Street, Crediton, EX17 1EYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miTescoExeter Road, Mid Devon, EX17 3PHWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,681
Band B£1,961
Band C£2,241
Band D£2,521
Band E£3,081
Band F£3,642
Band G£4,202
Band H£5,042

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX17 1HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jim Cairney

Crediton Boniface - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

John Morris Downes

Crediton Boniface - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Mel Stride

Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictMid DevonE07000042
Parliamentary ConstituencyCentral DevonE14001155
WardCrediton BonifaceE05014800
ParishCreditonE04003021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CreditonE02004174
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Devon 011BE01020042
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2005-04-01

Frequently asked questions about EX17 1HS

Is EX17 1HS (Crediton) safe?

The area around EX17 1HS records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near EX17 1HS?

The median sale price around EX17 1HS in Crediton is £267,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX17 1HS?

There is 1 school close to EX17 1HS, including Hayward's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX17 1HS?

The closest station to EX17 1HS is Crediton, about 935 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX17 1HS?

EX17 1HS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,993 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX17 1HS (Crediton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Central Devon covering EX17 1HS is Mel Stride (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jim Cairney (Liberal Democrats) and John Morris Downes (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.