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EX17

CREDITON

Devon, South West, England

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EX17 covers CREDITON in Devon, South West.

Avg price £368,360
1yr change ▼ 1.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£368,360

▼ 1.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

28% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

181 Mbps

Property Prices in EX17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EX17 is £368,360, broadly in line with the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in EX17 cost 28.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EX17 have fallen 1.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £479,588 297
Semi-detached £293,531 164
Terraced £243,766 242
Flat £137,335 61
All types £368,360 840

5-Year Price History

£352K £363K £374K £384K £395K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EX17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EX17 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EX17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EX17 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bow Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Copplestone Primary School Primary Good mi
Hayward's Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Sandford School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

101,222

Population

67

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EX17 are 181.0 Mbps, with 97% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 65% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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181.0 Mbps

Avg Download

33.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

72%

Superfast Coverage

40%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EX17 is collected by North Devon. The Band D rate is £2,279/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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EX17 — CREDITON

Area Summary

EX17 (CREDITON) offers above-average property prices (£368,360, 28% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (181 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EX17 CREDITON

What is the average house price in EX17 CREDITON?
The average house price in EX17 (CREDITON) is £368,360, based on 840 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 28% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.0% over the past year.
Is EX17 CREDITON a safe area to live?
Crime in EX17 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EX17 CREDITON?
The population of EX17 (CREDITON) is approximately 101,222 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in EX17?
The average broadband download speed in EX17 is 181 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 72% of premises, ultrafast to 40%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in EX17 CREDITON?
There are 12 schools in or near EX17. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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