Postcode EX17 2BD 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 1 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,215 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Crediton has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.3% 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 105 ft away from EX17 2BD.
Crediton near EX17 2BD 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX17 2BD.
In the EX17 2BD 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 2BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 2BD, 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 2BD records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2BD 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 2BD, 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 2BD is Crediton, about 1,563 m away.
EX17 2BD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,215 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 2BD 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.