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Crediton

About

Crediton is a market town in Mid Devon, located about 8 miles northwest of Exeter. The town sits on the River Creedy and is surrounded by rolling countryside, offering a mix of rural and small-town living. Crediton has a historic centre with traditional buildings, including the 15th-century Church of the Holy Cross. The area is known for its agricultural roots, with local farms and markets playing a key role in the community.

The town provides essential amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, catering to both residents and nearby villages. Crediton has good transport links, including a railway station on the Tarka Line to Exeter and Barnstaple. The surrounding area features walking trails and green spaces, making it popular with those who enjoy outdoor activities. While quieter than larger towns, Crediton maintains a strong sense of community with regular events and festivals.

Area overview

On average Crediton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 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 of residents in Crediton is £43,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Crediton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Crediton

EX172AY

Kiddicott

EX172DS

George Hill

EX173BN

Exeter Road

EX173LT

Western Road

EX173NJ

Westwood Close

EX173LZ

Western Road

EX173EX

Winswood

EX172ED

Chapel Downs Drive

EX172BD

St Lawrence's Green

EX172BG

Kiddicott

EX172DY

Alexandra Close

EX173NB

Threshers

EX173NZ

Tuckers Close

EX179AZ

Hawkins Way

EX171DX

Longmeadows

EX171EE

Old Tiverton Road

EX171HW

Beech Park

EX172AQ

Belle Parade

EX172AZ

High Street

EX172BX

Deep Lane

EX172DF

Hawthorn Road

EX172EF

Churchill Drive

EX172EG

Okefield Ridge

EX173DG

Crediton

EX173FG

Exeter Road

EX173JL

Crediton

EX173JT

High Street

EX173LF

High Street

EX173NF

St Boniface Road

EX173NP

Threshers

EX171EL

Blagdon Close

EX172BE

St Lawrence's Green

EX172DD

Peoples Park Road

EX172DG

Waresfoot Drive

EX172EH

Higher Road

EX173BD

Crediton

EX173FR

Huniver's Lane

EX173HL

Park Street

EX173LQ

High Street

EX173NU

Tuckers Meadow

EX173PN

Threshers

EX179AY

Hawkins Way

EX173ER

Crediton

EX171JB

Walnut Drive

EX172AE

Belle Parade

EX172BP

Parliament Street

EX173AW

Union Road

EX173AX

Charlotte Street

EX173DB

Crediton

EX173FN

Exeter Road

EX173HE

Butt Parks

EX173HX

Barnfield Close

EX171GB

Glen Creedy Court

EX173QR

Landscore Close

EX171EF

Old Tiverton Road

EX171EY

Blagdon

EX172BT

North Street

EX172DL

Okefield Avenue

EX173HP

Park Street

EX173JF

Town Park

EX173LB

High Street

EX173LD

Belle Court

EX173LG

High Street

EX173LU

Western Road

EX173NS

Enfield Close

EX179BJ

Hawkins Way

EX171EB

Lamejohns Field

EX172BZ

Albert Road

EX172EA

Alexandra Close

EX173AU

East Street

EX173EU

Winswood

EX173HS

Barnfield Close

EX173LW

Greenway

EX171DZ

Golden Joy

EX171EJ

Blagdon

EX171EQ

Blagdon

EX171FB

Marsh End

EX171HD

Mill Street

EX172EB

Alexandra Road

EX173BE

Charlotte Street

EX173BS

Park Road

EX173BT

Exeter Road

EX173EJ

Bowden Hill

EX173HW

Barnfield Close

EX173JN

Barnfield Close

EX173NG

Western Road

EX173NL

Broad Close

EX171DT

Belle Parade

EX171EA

Golden Joy

EX171HB

Mill Street

EX172BW

High Street

EX173EP

Dean Street

EX172DW

Alexandra Road

EX173EH

Bowden Hill

EX173LS

Landscore

EX173ND

Western Road

EX171EU

Commercial Road

EX171DS

Pounds Hill

EX171ES

Commercial Road

EX172AS

Searle Street