Postcode EX17 3BS 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Newcombe's Meadow.
Crediton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Crediton has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% 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 106 ft away from EX17 3BS.
Crediton near EX17 3BS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crediton | N/A | Walking directions to Crediton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newcombe's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Newcombe's Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Newcombe's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Newcombe's Meadow |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £365,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £269,000 | £305 |
| Terraced | 10 | £253,750 | £287 |
| Flats | 1 | £130,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX17 3BS.
In the EX17 3BS postcode area, located within Crediton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Hayward's Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Queen Elizabeth's | Academy converter | Good |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX17 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Mill Street, Crediton, EX17 1EY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Exeter Road, Crediton, EX17 3BN | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Commercial Road, Mid Devon, EX17 1ER | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Exeter Road, Mid Devon, EX17 3PH | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 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 3BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jim Cairney
Crediton Boniface - Elected 4 May 2023
John Morris Downes
Crediton Boniface - Elected 4 May 2023
Mel Stride
Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX17 3BS records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3BS in Crediton is £267,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to EX17 3BS, including Hayward's Primary School (Good) and Queen Elizabeth's (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX17 3BS is Crediton, about 490 m away.
EX17 3BS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,838 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 3BS 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).
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.