Belle Parade is in Crediton and in Mid Devon district. EX17 2AA is located in the Crediton Lawrence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Belle Parade, Crediton, EX17 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX17 2AE, EX17 2BU, EX17 2BP, EX17 2BZ, EX17 2BT, EX17 2BJ, EX17 3AW, EX17 2BS, EX17 3DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX17 2AA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 61.4% | 58.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 38.6% | 41.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.5% | 24% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 30.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13% | 20% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Widowed | 31% | 21.5% | -9.5% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.6% | 24.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -23.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 37.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 28.5% | 27.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 14.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around EX17 2AA this area, 40.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47% | 40.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 8.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 19.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 87.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 87.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 66.5% | 46.2% | 20.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belle Parade was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.0% higher than the Crediton Boniface average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Belle Parade has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Crediton Boniface and the 51st highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oakleigh Villa Belle Parade, Crediton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-10-10 | £270,000 |
| White Cottage Belle Parade, Crediton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-08-31 | £577,500 |
| 2 Belle Parade, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-29 | £265,615 |
| 4 Belle Parade, Crediton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £349,050 | 2021-09-27 | £377,219 |
| Farthings Belle Parade, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-09-28 | £312,173 |
EX17 2AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX17 2AA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward's Primary School East Street , EX17 3AX | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landscore Primary School Threshers , EX17 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford School Sandford , EX17 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Western Road , EX17 3LU | 2out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Crediton | Deep Lane Centre Deep Lane Crediton Devon | 149 yd | |
| Crediton Tandoori | 137 High Street Crediton Devon | 183 yd | |
| Ashtons Coffee Lounge | Ashtons Coffee Lounge Ltd 9 Market Street Crediton Devon | 185 yd | |
| Baobab Cafe Ltd | Unit 2 Market Street House Market Street Crediton | 197 yd | |
| Crediton Coffee Company | Unit 1 Market Square House Market Street Crediton Devon | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crediton Bowling Club | Crediton Devon | 1 yd | |
| The Three Little Pigs | 1 Parliament Street Crediton Devon | 103 yd | |
| The Mitre | 9 High Street Crediton Devon | 198 yd | |
| Plymouth Inn | Dean Street Crediton Devon | 403 yd | |
| General Sir Redvers Buller | 37 High Street Crediton Devon | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trawlers Catch | 40 High Street Crediton Devon | 417 yd | |
| Pinar Takeaway | 32 High Street Crediton Devon | 417 yd | |
| Happy Garden | On Bong 39 High Street Crediton Devon | 450 yd | |
| Saffron - Indian Takeaway | 53 High Street Crediton Devon | 549 yd | |
| Golden Bridge House | 88 High Street Crediton Devon | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 36 High Street Crediton Devon | 417 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket Mill Street Crediton Devon | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth'S School (Forches Cross) LONG MEADOWS | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Hayward'S Primary School EAST STREET | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School (Barnfield Campus) LOWER SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL BARNFIELD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Crediton Rfc BLAGDON RISE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Exhibition Road Playing Fields EXHIBITION ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School (Western Road Campus) Western Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Lords Meadow Leisure Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Crediton United Youth Football Club COMMERCIAL ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Crediton United Football Club COMMERCIAL ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.