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EX17 3FL

Yeo Crescent

Crediton Boniface

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Detailed insights for EX17 3FL

Overview

Postcode EX17 3FL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

18.6%

Approximately 18.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from EX17 3FL.

Flood risk

No risk

Crediton near EX17 3FL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX17 3FL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Crediton

N/A

Walking directions to Crediton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
526.2 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
315
87.74%
Other White
31
8.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.11%
Other Asian
1
0.28%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
36.51%
Level 3 (A level)
63
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.52%
No qualifications
15
5.95%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
50.71%
Shared ownership
20
14.29%
Other social rented
15
10.71%
Owns outright
13
9.29%
Social rents from council
11
7.86%
Total households: 140

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX17 3FL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX17 3FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Sept 202511, Yeo Crescent, Crediton, EX17 3FLDetachedFreehold£380,000
17 Apr 20253, Yeo Crescent, Crediton, EX17 3FLSemi-DetachedFreehold£357,500
08 Apr 20264, Tarka Way, Crediton, EX17 3FGSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
10 Mar 202693, Tarka Way, Crediton, EX17 3FFTerracedLeasehold£98,000
19 Dec 202527, Tarka Way, Crediton, EX17 3FFTerracedFreehold£252,500

Schools

In the EX17 3FL postcode area, located within Crediton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX17 3FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHayward's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX17 3FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX17 3FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoExeter Road, Mid Devon, EX17 3PHWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miAsda ExpressExeter Road, Crediton, EX17 3BNWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miMorrisonsMill Street, Crediton, EX17 1EYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miLidlCommercial Road, Mid Devon, EX17 1ERWalking directions to Lidl

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 3FL, 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 Introduced2019-11-01

Frequently asked questions about EX17 3FL

Is EX17 3FL (Crediton) safe?

The area around EX17 3FL 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 3FL?

The median sale price around EX17 3FL 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 3FL?

There is 1 school close to EX17 3FL, including Hayward's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX17 3FL?

The closest station to EX17 3FL is Crediton, about 331 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX17 3FL?

EX17 3FL 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 3FL (Crediton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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