Welcome to Crediton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Crediton is a town and civil parish in the Mid Devon district of Devon in England. It stands on the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple road at the junction with the A3072 road to Tiverton, about 7 miles (11 km) north west of Exeter and around 14 miles (23 km) from the M5 motorway. It has a population of 8,304. However, the combined population of the parishes that make up the Crediton area is estimated to be 21,990. The town is situated in the narrow vale of the River Creedy, between two steep hills and is divided into two parts, the north or old town (People's park, Queen Elizabeth's Community College etc.) and the south and east or new town. (QECC Barnfield, Saxon Close etc.)
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
459 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
8,400 (2021) |
Density |
1,831 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.3 |
Ward |
Lawrence |
District |
Mid Devon |
Postcodes |
EX17 |
ONS ID |
E04003021 |
Council
Contact details for Crediton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Crediton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Crediton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Crediton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Crediton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Crediton Parish.
Local News
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Information watchdog rules against Mid Devon District Council over 3 Rivers report
Published: 25th Apr 2024
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One in seven Mid Devon households in fuel poverty
Published: 25th Apr 2024
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Mid Devon restaurant awarded new five-star food hygiene rating
Published: 24th Apr 2024