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EX17 3EZ

Hunivers Place

Crediton Boniface

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Overview

Postcode EX17 3EZ 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 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Newcombe's Meadow.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
50%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Crediton has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50%

Approximately 50.0% 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 3EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Crediton near EX17 3EZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX17 3EZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Crediton

N/A

Walking directions to Crediton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX17 3EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNewcombe's MeadowMediumWalking directions to Newcombe's Meadow
0.3 miNewcombe's MeadowMediumWalking directions to Newcombe's Meadow

Area Profile

Population
380
Population density
3,509.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.12(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.46(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.53(+108%)
Other theft
6.96(+24%)
Public order
6.57(0%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
356
92.95%
Other White
10
2.61%
Indian
8
2.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.52%
Total population: 383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
24.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
21.99%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
27.85%
Owns with a mortgage
37
23.42%
Social rents from council
35
22.15%
Owns outright
19
12.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.59%
Total households: 158

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX17 3EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX17 3EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 2025128, Butt Parks, Crediton, EX17 3HASemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
17 Apr 202550, Spruce Park, Crediton, EX17 3HJTerracedFreehold£242,000
21 Mar 202551, Spruce Park, Crediton, EX17 3HJTerracedFreehold£290,000
26 Sept 202515, Butt Parks, Crediton, EX17 3HFTerracedFreehold£190,000
26 Sept 202519, Kirton Drive, Crediton, EX17 3DWDetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the EX17 3EZ postcode area, located within Crediton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX17 3EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHayward's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth'sAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryLandscore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX17 3EZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX17 3EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsMill Street, Crediton, EX17 1EYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miAsda ExpressExeter Road, Crediton, EX17 3BNWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miSpar Crediton135 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3DUWalking directions to Spar Crediton
0.4 miThe Green HouseNorth Street, Mid Devon, EX17 2BSWalking directions to The Green House
0.5 miTesco Express36 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3JPWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3EZ, 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 011AE01020041
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX17 3EZ

Is EX17 3EZ (Crediton) safe?

The area around EX17 3EZ 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.

What is the average house price near EX17 3EZ?

The median sale price around EX17 3EZ 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 3EZ?

There are 3 schools close to EX17 3EZ, including Hayward's Primary School (Good), Queen Elizabeth's (Good) and Landscore Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX17 3EZ?

The closest station to EX17 3EZ is Crediton, about 562 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX17 3EZ?

EX17 3EZ 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).

Who represents EX17 3EZ (Crediton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Central Devon covering EX17 3EZ 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.