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About

Crediton is a market town in Mid Devon set along the banks of the River Creedy. Its street pattern and stone buildings reflect a long history as a local trading centre, and a weekly market still takes place in the town centre. Records and local collections link Crediton to the early medieval figure Boniface, who was born here; the Boniface Museum presents material on that association alongside broader local history. The river and small bridges are part of the town’s layout and influence how streets and lanes meet the centre.

The surrounding area is a mix of pasture, cider orchards and small woodlands that run down to the river valley. Walking routes radiate from the town along field lanes and hedgerows, and there are regular community events held in the market square and at the town hall. Local services include independent shops, a railway station on the regional line and sports facilities that serve the wider parish. Crediton functions as a focal point for nearby villages while retaining a compact town centre and a clear link to its early medieval past.

Area overview

On average Crediton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crediton is £49,329 per year. There are 3 schools in Crediton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Crediton is home to around 8,077 people, with a population density of about 1,836.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crediton Population
8,077
Population density
1,836.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.8(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.02(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.55(+16%)
Shoplifting
6.69(0%)
Other theft
5.7(+1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,487
92.71%
Other White
361
4.47%
Other
30
0.37%
Other Asian
29
0.36%
Irish
28
0.35%
Total population: 8,076

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,892
28.68%
No qualifications
1,210
18.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,159
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
986
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
743
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 6,596

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,329
35.84%
Owns with a mortgage
980
26.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
743
20.04%
Social rents from council
276
7.44%
Other social rented
261
7.04%
Total households: 3,708

Property prices in Crediton

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £253,913 in Crediton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crediton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crediton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£390,000
Flats13£108,000
Semi-Detached26£272,500
Terraced37£220,000

10 years median price trend in Crediton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crediton.

All postcodes in Crediton

EX171HE

The Mannings

EX173EZ

Hunivers Place

EX171HZ

Hawkins Way

EX173HA

Butt Parks

EX171HT

The Maltings

EX172BY

Deep Lane

EX173AG

Coxs Close

EX173AP

High Street

EX173BG

Charlotte Street

EX173JZ

High Street

EX173NY

St Saviours Way

EX171DU

Longmeadows

EX172AU

Belle Avenue

EX172EE

Market Street

EX172EJ

Queen Elizabeth Drive

EX173BA

East Street

EX179BZ

Crediton Boniface

EX172ES

Higher Road

EX173AY

East Street

EX173EL

Bowden Hill Terrace

EX173PQ

Park Lane

EX173BW

Exeter Road

EX173QW

West View

EX171ED

Penton Lane

EX173BU

Taw Vale Terrace

EX171DL

Pounds Hill

EX172AJ

Bank Place

EX173AH

High Street

EX173AT

East Street

EX173BJ

Exeter Road

EX173EQ

Park Street

EX171EG

Old Tiverton Road

EX172HA

Searle Street

EX173HB

Butt Parks

EX172AN

Clifford Gardens

EX172AA

Belle Parade

EX173DE

Huniver's Lane

EX171DW

Lake View

EX171HH

Downeshead Lane

EX173AQ

High Street

EX173DF

Crediton Boniface

EX173DX

High Street

EX171GA

Glen Creedy Terrace

EX172AD

Popes Close

EX171DR

Jockey Cottages

EX173ES

Park Road

EX173FA

Crediton Boniface

EX173FP

Downes Close

EX173NE

St Boniface Road

EX173QN

Salmon Hutch

EX173RD

Western Road

EX171BZ

Primrose Way

EX171EH

Blagdon

EX171HY

Hawkins Way

EX173DN

Barnfield Close

EX173EG

Mount Pleasant

EX173HF

Butt Parks

EX173AF

High Street

EX173AZ

East Street

EX173BQ

Courtis Gardens

EX173EA

Park Street

EX173EF

Park Street

EX173NR

Threshers

EX173RS

Enfield Close

EX171DY

Longmeadows

EX171HR

Penton Rise

EX172AH

Church Lane

EX172DU

Murley Close

EX173BZ

Fordton Trading Estate

EX173HY

Barnfield

EX171HG

The Tolleys

EX172DX

Alexandra Road

EX173DJ

Dokkum Road

EX173EN

Dean Street

EX173EY

Winswood

EX172DZ

Alexandra Road

EX172EL

Monks Close

EX173JS

Albert Place

EX173PJ

Exeter Road

EX171BY

Exhibition Road

EX171HX

Hawkins Way

EX173EE

Crownhill Terrace

EX173LJ

Jennifer Close

EX173NT

Tuckers Meadow

EX171DD

Willow Walk

EX172DE

Peoples Park Road

EX173FQ

Mill Street

EX173NA

Western Villas

EX179BY

Crediton Boniface

EX172DS

George Hill

EX173BN

Exeter Road

EX172AY

Kiddicott

EX173LT

Western Road

EX171DF

Exhibition Road

EX171DN

Marsh End

EX171EZ

Mill Street

EX173NJ

Westwood Close

EX172BD

St Lawrence Green

EX172BG

St Lawrence Green

EX172DY

Alexandra Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.