Area Information for Crediton, EX17 2AB

This postcode in Crediton is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Crediton Lawrence ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Central Devon. This page combines information for the address Crediton, EX17 2AB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EX17 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for EX17 2AB.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in April 2016. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Mid Devon
Ward Crediton Lawrence
Constituency Central Devon * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of one property sale in EX17 2AB, EX17 2AB since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Crediton Town), and the Devon & Cornwall Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Crediton, EX17 2AB.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Crediton, EX17 2AB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Crediton, EX17 2AB:

Orchard Close, Crediton, EX17 2FB
Jockey Hill, Crediton, EX17 2FA
Newcombes, Crediton, EX17 2AR
Albert Road, Crediton, EX17 2BZ
Clifford Gardens, Crediton, EX17 2AN
Albert Close, Crediton, EX17 2BU

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about EX17 as a whole.

Using this Information Commercially

The information we provide on the website is done so without charge. However, if you wish to use this data on other websites, or in any other public medium should consult our data sources page for information on how you should correctly attribute the information.

House Prices

We have found one property sale in EX17 2AB since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 31
Semi-Detached 54
Terraced 25
Flat (Purpose-Built) 77
Flat (Converted) 5
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Residence in Commercial Building 3
Total 196
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Crediton contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 44% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 48
Owned with Mortgage 49
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 10
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 81
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 196

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 87
Two People 55
Three People 20
Four People 28
Five People 5
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 195

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Crediton consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 87
Family Household 99
Other Household 7
Total 193

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 93
Deprived In One Dimension 62
Deprived In Two Dimensions 28
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 195

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Central Devon constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 53% male.

Gender
Male 208
Female 188
Total 396

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 20
5-9 18
10-14 26
15-19 27
20-24 22
25-29 28
30-34 23
35-39 19
40-44 32
45-49 28
50-54 38
55-59 22
60-64 19
65-69 20
70-74 20
75-79 18
80-84 8
85+ 13
Total 401

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in EX17 2AB is high - 5% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 133
Married 112
Separated 21
Divorced 47
Widowed 16
Total 329

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 184
Good 141
Fair 54
Bad 16
Very Bad 2
Total 397

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 109
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 57
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 50
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 57
Other 9
Total 328

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Crediton) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 98% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 389
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Other Asian 5
Total 397

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 357
European Union 30
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East and Asia 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 396

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 357
10+ Years 32
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 397

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to EX17 2AB.

Passport(s) Held
None 64
United Kingdom 310
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 208
Christian 164
Buddhist 3
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 17
Total 396

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 104
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 48
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 28
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 20
Retired 70
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 9
Total 327

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 30
Professional Occupations 28
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 29
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 19
Elementary Occupations 25
Total 194

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 34
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 64
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 39
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 38
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 43
Semi-Routine Occupation 52
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 24
Full-time Student 20
Total 329

Crediton, EX17 2AB is within the Crediton Town policing neighbourhood, under the Devon & Cornwall Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near EX17 2AB
Neighbourhood Team Address Crediton Town
Devon & Cornwall Police
Exeter Police Station
Sidmouth Road
Exeter
EX2 7RY
Force Website: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to EX17 2AB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for EX17 2AB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 18 closest railway stations to Crediton, EX17 2AB. The nearest railway station is Crediton, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Crediton 0.7 miles
Newton St Cyres 3 miles
Yeoford 3.3 miles
Copplestone 4.5 miles
Morchard Road 6 miles
Exeter St David's 6.5 miles
Exeter Central 7 miles
St James Park (Exeter) 7.2 miles
Exeter St Thomas 7.3 miles
Polsloe Bridge 7.9 miles
Lapford 8.2 miles
Marsh Barton 8.4 miles
Pinhoe 8.8 miles
Digby & Sowton 9.6 miles
Newcourt 11 miles
Cranbrook (Devon) 11 miles
Topsham 12 miles
Eggesford 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Crediton, EX17 2AB. The nearest is Hayward's Primary School, approximately 600 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest secondary schools to Crediton, EX17 2AB. The nearest is Queen Elizabeth's, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Queen Elizabeth's 0.5 miles May 2022
    
Thomas Hall School (All Through) 5.9 miles March 2024
    
Torlands Academy 6.9 miles February 2024
    
West Exe School 7.7 miles June 2022
    
St James School 7.9 miles March 2015
    
Isca Academy 8.6 miles October 2016
    
St Luke's Church of England School 8.7 miles May 2024
    
St Peter's Church of England Aided School 9.1 miles September 2015
    
Stansfield Academy 9.5 miles January 2023
    

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Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Crediton, EX17 2AB. The nearest is Redlands Primary Care, approximately 0.8 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Crediton, EX17 2AB. The nearest is Crediton Dental Care, approximately 610 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest hospitals to Crediton, EX17 2AB. The nearest is Crediton Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Crediton, EX17 2AB. The nearest is Steward Price Opticians, approximately 410 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.