Postcode EX17 2AZ is located in a rural town, within the Crediton Lawrence ward of Mid Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Crediton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is People's Park.
Crediton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Crediton has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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.
The average income per household in Crediton is £49,329 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from EX17 2AZ.
Crediton near EX17 2AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crediton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Crediton | N/A | Walking directions to Crediton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Newcombe's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Newcombe's Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Newcombe's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Newcombe's Meadow |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £254,500 (about £303 per square foot) in Crediton Lawrence area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £410,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £260,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 14 | £222,500 | £257 |
| Flats | 11 | £108,000 | £228 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315,000 | £137,750 | £249,950 | £205,000 |
| 2017 | £328,750 | £102,500 | £270,000 | £161,750 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £148,000 | £233,000 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | £315,500 | £95,000 | £261,000 | £162,500 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £142,000 | £300,750 | £155,000 |
| 2021 | £346,000 | £154,000 | £277,500 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £388,000 | £80,000 | £311,000 | £220,000 |
| 2023 | £406,175 | £97,500 | £306,250 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £347,500 | £159,000 | £295,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £414,000 | £129,000 | £242,500 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £120,000 | £307,500 | £193,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £236 | £231 | £237 | £202 |
| 2017 | £232 | £184 | £210 | £204 |
| 2018 | £284 | £173 | £265 | £214 |
| 2019 | £259 | £192 | £246 | £215 |
| 2020 | £279 | £237 | £262 | £194 |
| 2021 | £283 | £232 | £295 | £226 |
| 2022 | £322 | £250 | £340 | £225 |
| 2023 | £352 | £171 | £277 | £272 |
| 2024 | £345 | £205 | £316 | £275 |
| 2025 | £326 | £243 | £340 | £254 |
| 2026 | £300 | £228 | £408 | £260 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX17 2AZ.
In the EX17 2AZ postcode area, located within Crediton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX17 2AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 36 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3JP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar Crediton | 135 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3DU | Walking directions to Spar Crediton |
| 0.3 mi | The Green House | North Street, Mid Devon, EX17 2BS | Walking directions to The Green House |
Annual council tax rates for Mid Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX17 2AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tim Stanford
Crediton Lawrence - Elected 26 Jun 2025
Mel Stride
Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX17 2AZ records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around EX17 2AZ in Crediton is £254,500 (about £303 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to EX17 2AZ, including Queen Elizabeth's (Good), Landscore Primary School (Good) and Hayward's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX17 2AZ is Crediton, about 1,473 m away.
EX17 2AZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,349 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Central Devon covering EX17 2AZ is Mel Stride (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Stanford (Liberal Democrats).
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.