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.
House prices
Average price in Mid Devon: £284,283, down 1.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
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 | 2023-01-16 |
| THE BEECHES, EX18 7BE | detached | £350,000 | 2022-02-25 |
| 2 GOSSES COTTAGES, EX18 7BE | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2021-06-30 |
| THE BEECHES, EX18 7BE | detached | £291,000 | 2021-04-26 |
| 1 GOSSES COTTAGES, EX18 7BE | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2015-09-25 |
| NEW LODGE, EX18 7JX | detached | £385,000 | 2015-08-24 |
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.
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chulmleigh Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Chulmleigh Community College | Secondary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
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.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central EX18 in 2026-06, most commonly other theft.
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.
Common questions about EX18
What is the average house price in EX18?
The average sold price in Mid Devon is £284,283 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX18?
Prices in Mid Devon are down 1.1% 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?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX18 in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (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; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX18 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX18 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX18 or EX19, EX18 or EX37, EX18 or EX36.
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