Living in EX18, Mid Devon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX18 in Mid Devon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central EX18 sold at a median of £291,000 across 9 recorded sales, in line with the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Mid Devon are up 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 2 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of EX18 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Mid Devon pays £2,656 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 2 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly criminal damage arson (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 10 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Mid Devon: £281,450, up 0.1% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South West average is £302,298.
Check sold prices for a specific address in EX18 →
See where EX18 ranks across South West →
Council tax at Band D in Mid Devon: £2,656 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare EX18 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for EX18 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around EX18
9 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX18, with a median of £291,000 and a range from £77,000 to £385,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gosses Cottages, EX18 7BE | Semi-detached | £320,000 | 16 Jan 2023 |
| The Beeches, EX18 7BE | Detached | £350,000 | 25 Feb 2022 |
| 2 Gosses Cottages, EX18 7BE | Semi-detached | £200,000 | 30 Jun 2021 |
| The Beeches, EX18 7BE | Detached | £291,000 | 26 Apr 2021 |
| 1 Gosses Cottages, EX18 7BE | Semi-detached | £230,000 | 25 Sep 2015 |
| New Lodge, EX18 7JX | Detached | £385,000 | 24 Aug 2015 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chulmleigh Community College | Secondary | Good | 1.6 mi away | 8.2 mi 2024/25 |
| Chulmleigh Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
Schools in EX18 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chulmleigh Community College | Secondary | 8.2 mi | 2024/25 |
1 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 18.2% |
| Professional occupations | 17.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How EX18 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: over-65s, up 6.6 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of EX18 (E01020072, 1,659 residents in 2021, down 0.1% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: over-65s, up 6.6 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81.1% | 80.9% | -0.2 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 9.9% | 13.0% | +3.1 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 16.7% | 13.8% | -2.9 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 20.2% | 26.8% | +6.6 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 32.4% | 36.0% | +3.6 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.0% | 3.7% | -0.3 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 82.7% | 85.2% | +2.5 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 99.1% | 97.9% | -1.2 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX18 in August 2026, most commonly criminal damage arson.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Mid Devon's figures.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of EX18. The nearest, Wallingbrook Health Centre, has 7,696 registered patients and 1,905 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallingbrook Health Centre | 1.3 mi | 7,696 | 1,905 |
Nearest A&E: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, where 53.4% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust at 37.1%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Mid Devon pays £2,656 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.4% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Mid Devon, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,121 | +4.9% |
| 2022-23 | £2,186 | +3.1% |
| 2023-24 | £2,295 | +5.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,404 | +4.7% |
| 2025-26 | £2,521 | +4.9% |
| 2026-27 | £2,656 | +5.4% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Mid Devon, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about EX18
What is the average house price in EX18?
The average sold price in Mid Devon is £281,450 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX18?
Prices in Mid Devon are up 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX18?
The median of 9 recorded sales around central EX18 is £291,000, ranging from £77,000 to £385,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX18?
2 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX18, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX18?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX18 in August 2026, most commonly criminal damage arson (Police.uk).
Is EX18 at risk of flooding?
Central EX18 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX18 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £291,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX18 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX18 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was criminal damage arson. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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