East Street is in Crediton and in Mid Devon district. EX17 3AX is located in the Crediton Boniface electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Street, Crediton, EX17 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX17 3AY, EX17 3EW, EX17 3BE, EX17 3DR, EX17 3EP, EX17 3ER, EX17 3EJ, EX17 3EN, EX17 3JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX17 3AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 50.2% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 55.9% | 49.8% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EX17 3AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.2% | 53% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 22.5% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 14.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 41.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 39% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 16.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 18.6% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 30.2% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 90.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 90.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Street was 134.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% higher than the Crediton Boniface average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
East Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Crediton Boniface and the 30th highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Flat 32 East Street, Crediton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-12-10 | £166,269 |
| 27 East Street, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-03-02 | £222,304 |
| 27 East Street, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,250 | 2011-07-15 | £267,964 |
| Haywards East East Street, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2006-09-13 | £151,136 |
| 31 East Street, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2002-11-25 | £284,212 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landscore Primary School Threshers , EX17 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford School Sandford , EX17 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton St Cyres Primary School Station Road , Newton St Cyres EX5 5DL | 3out of 4 | 5,329 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairney's Bistro | 31 East Street Crediton Devon | 12 yd | |
| Crediton Dairy Ltd - Staff Canteen | Milk Link Processing Ltd Church Lane Crediton Devon | 161 yd | |
| Union Road Moto-Velo | Union Road Moto-Velo Estate House 1 Union Road Crediton Devon | 227 yd | |
| Planet Play | 2 Westward Business Centre Mill Street Crediton Devon | 384 yd | |
| Crediton Tandoori | 137 High Street Crediton Devon | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Inn | Dean Street Crediton Devon | 69 yd | |
| Crediton Rugby Football Club | Exhibition Road Crediton Devon | 383 yd | |
| Crediton Bowling Club | Crediton Devon | 425 yd | |
| The Mitre | 9 High Street Crediton Devon | 502 yd | |
| The Three Little Pigs | 1 Parliament Street Crediton Devon | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trawlers Catch | 40 High Street Crediton Devon | 753 yd | |
| Pinar Takeaway | 32 High Street Crediton Devon | 753 yd | |
| Happy Garden | On Bong 39 High Street Crediton Devon | 788 yd | |
| Hotstuff | Jewson Ltd Exeter Road Crediton Devon | 794 yd | |
| Saffron - Indian Takeaway | 53 High Street Crediton Devon | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket Mill Street Crediton Devon | 229 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 High Street Crediton Devon | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | Well Parks Exeter Road Crediton Devon | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward'S Primary School EAST STREET | grass pitches | 77 yd |
| Exhibition Road Playing Fields EXHIBITION ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Lords Meadow Leisure Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Crediton Rfc BLAGDON RISE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Crediton United Youth Football Club COMMERCIAL ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Crediton United Football Club COMMERCIAL ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School (Barnfield Campus) LOWER SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL BARNFIELD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth'S School (Forches Cross) LONG MEADOWS | grass pitches | 824 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% |
| Median download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.