Postcode EX17 3JA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is People's Park.
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 28.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX17 3JA.
Crediton near EX17 3JA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Crediton | N/A | Walking directions to Crediton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | People's Park | Medium | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.2 mi | Newcombe's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Newcombe's Meadow |
| 0.2 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX17 3JA.
In the EX17 3JA postcode area, located within Crediton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX17 3JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar Crediton | 135 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3DU | Walking directions to Spar Crediton |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 36 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3JP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Green House | North Street, Mid Devon, EX17 2BS | Walking directions to The Green House |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Mill Street, Crediton, EX17 1EY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 3JA, 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 3JA 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 3JA in Crediton is £267,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to EX17 3JA, including Hayward's Primary School (Good), Queen Elizabeth's (Good) and Landscore Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX17 3JA is Crediton, about 1,039 m away.
EX17 3JA 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 3JA 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.