Downes Close, Crediton
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX17 3FP.
At a glance
10 property sales on Downes Close, Crediton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 9 May 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £388,265. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Downes Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Downes Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £388,265 | 9 May 2024 |
Sold prices on Downes Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Downes Close EX17 3FP | 9 May 2024 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Downes Close EX17 3FP | 30 Sep 2020 | £404,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Downes Close EX17 3FP | 22 May 2020 | £368,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Downes Close EX17 3FP | 27 Mar 2020 | £414,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Downes Close EX17 3FP | 20 Dec 2019 | £424,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Downes Close EX17 3FP | 20 Dec 2019 | £399,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Downes Close EX17 3FP | 16 Dec 2019 | £372,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Downes Close EX17 3FP | 29 Nov 2019 | £299,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Downes Close EX17 3FP | 29 Nov 2019 | £299,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Downes Close EX17 3FP | 21 Nov 2019 | £372,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Downes Close | £414,950 (Mar 2020) → £525,000 (May 2024) | +27% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Downes Close
Crime
50 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downes Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Downes Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Mid Devon Rivers Flood alert area
- River Yeo (Creedy) from Yeoford to Fordton Flood warning area
- River Creedy from Upton Hellions to Cowley Flood warning area
- River Yeo (Creedy) at Fordton Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Downes Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward's Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth's 1,096 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Landscore Primary School 276 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Sandford School 74 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Crediton station 0.2 mi · 3 min walk
- Newton St Cyres station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
- Yeoford station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Station Cross (NW-bound, Exeter Road) 2 min walk
- Station Cross (SE-bound, Exeter Road) 2 min walk
- Railway Station (NW-bound, Station Approach) 3 min walk
- Railway Station (SE-bound, Station Approach) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Redlands Primary Care
Joseph Locke Way, Crediton · 0.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,090 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,589 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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