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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 67 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
67
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
37.51(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.9(-34%)
Shoplifting
9.53(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.3(+28%)
Public order
5.94(-9%)
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 £259,000 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
Semi-Detached28£259,500
Terraced29£225,000
Detached35£395,000
Flats13£108,000

10 years median price trend in Crediton

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

All postcodes in Crediton

EX173LS

Westwood Road

EX172BJ

Granary Mews

EX173LT

Western Road

EX173HY

Barnfield

EX173DF

Crediton Boniface

EX171EQ

Blagdon Terrace

EX172DB

Searle Street

EX171EA

Golden Joy

EX173BQ

Courtis Gardens

EX173LW

Landscore

EX173FQ

Mill Street

EX173QW

West View

EX172BW

The Burrowe

EX171EU

Marsh Road

EX173PR

Huniver's Lane

EX171BZ

Primrose Way

EX173DU

High Street

EX172BD

St Lawrence Green

EX172BP

Parliament Street

EX173ED

Hill Budge Terrace

EX173JZ

High Street

EX172AE

Belle Parade Close

EX171DW

Lake View

EX172DA

Peoples Park Road

EX171ED

Penton Lane

EX173EW

Dean Street

EX172EQ

Fairfield Road

EX171DT

Pounds Hill

EX172EE

Market Street

EX173AX

East Street

EX173BA

East Street

EX173HD

Butt Parks

EX179BB

Hawkins Way

EX172DD

Peoples Park Road

EX171HR

Penton Rise

EX173FG

Tarka Way

EX173HF

Butt Parks

EX172DR

St Martins Lane

EX171FE

Willow Walk

EX171ES

Marsh Lane

EX173FH

Molyneux Drive

EX173EB

Gordon Terrace

EX171BY

Exhibition Road

EX172DL

Okefield Road

EX173EZ

Hunivers Place

EX173EN

Dean Street

EX173HA

Butt Parks

EX172EY

Parliament Street

EX173PP

Station Approach

EX173BG

Charlotte Street

EX171DA

Bramble Lane

EX173NE

St Boniface Road

EX171DN

Marsh End

EX173LN

St Lawrence Green

EX173AG

Coxs Close

EX173EL

Bowden Hill Terrace

EX173PJ

Exeter Road

EX171EY

Mill Street

EX173FN

Redvers Close

EX173JH

Threshers

EX172DS

George Hill

EX172EX

The Burrowe

EX173NS

Threshers

EX173BL

Exeter Road

EX173HE

Butt Parks

EX172FU

Searle Street

EX172AP

Lennard Road

EX171HW

Beech Park

EX172FA

The Ridings

EX173RS

Enfield Close

EX171EN

Blagdon Rise

EX171HJ

Common Marsh Lane

EX173LH

St Lawrence Green

EX172BZ

Albert Road

EX172DX

Alexandra Road

EX171GD

Glen Creedy Court

EX173AN

Union Road

EX171EZ

Mill Street

EX173LQ

High Street

EX171HE

The Mannings

EX173EH

Park Street

EX171EF

Old Tiverton Road

EX173LG

High Street

EX173JN

Town Park

EX173JD

Barn Park

EX173BP

Exeter Road

EX172EA

Alexandra Way

EX171EH

Blagdon

EX173EG

Mount Pleasant

EX171HS

Downeshead Lane

EX173DB

Fordton

EX173HJ

Spruce Park

EX171HQ

Downhead

EX173LJ

Jennifer Close

EX172AN

Clifford Gardens

EX173EA

Park Street

EX172EN

Jocelyn Mead

EX173BT

Four Mills Lane

EX173NF

Western Road

EX173FB

Wynfrith Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.