Butt Parks is in Crediton and in Mid Devon district. EX17 3HF 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 Butt Parks, Crediton, EX17 3HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX17 3HE, EX17 3HB, EX17 3HD, EX17 3HA, EX17 3EZ, EX17 3EY, EX17 3HG, EX17 3DW, EX17 3HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX17 3HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 36.5% | 42% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 41% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 43.5% | 43.2% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 39.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 26% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 18.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 11.8% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 23.3% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95% | 94.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 35.2% | 13.5% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butt Parks was 46.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Crediton Boniface average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butt Parks has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Crediton Boniface and the 114th highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Butt Parks, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-09-26 | £190,000 |
| 19 Butt Parks, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-12 | £215,827 |
| 29 Butt Parks, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-01-31 | £198,719 |
| 43 Butt Parks, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2015-10-09 | £192,389 |
| 29 Butt Parks, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £140,500 | 2013-01-31 | £213,386 |
EX17 3HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landscore Primary School Threshers , EX17 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford School Sandford , EX17 4NE | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton St Cyres Primary School Station Road , Newton St Cyres EX5 5DL | 3out of 4 | 5,365 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 | 1,102 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 | 421 yd | |
| Union Road Moto-Velo | Union Road Moto-Velo Estate House 1 Union Road Crediton Devon | 445 yd | |
| Crediton Dairy Ltd - Staff Canteen | Milk Link Processing Ltd Church Lane Crediton Devon | 568 yd | |
| Crediton Tandoori | 137 High Street Crediton Devon | 667 yd | |
| The Crediton Station Tea Rooms | Crediton Railway Station Station Yard Crediton Devon | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Inn | Dean Street Crediton Devon | 380 yd | |
| The Mitre | 9 High Street Crediton Devon | 634 yd | |
| Crediton Bowling Club | Crediton Devon | 692 yd | |
| The Red Deer | The Red Deer Joseph Locke Way Crediton Devon | 725 yd | |
| The Three Little Pigs | 1 Parliament Street Crediton Devon | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotstuff | Jewson Ltd Exeter Road Crediton Devon | 704 yd | |
| Trawlers Catch | 40 High Street Crediton Devon | 813 yd | |
| Pinar Takeaway | 32 High Street Crediton Devon | 813 yd | |
| Happy Garden | On Bong 39 High Street Crediton Devon | 841 yd | |
| Saffron - Indian Takeaway | 53 High Street Crediton Devon | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket Mill Street Crediton Devon | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 High Street Crediton Devon | 813 yd | |
| Tesco | Well Parks Exeter Road Crediton Devon | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward'S Primary School EAST STREET | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Queen Elizabeths School (Barnfield Campus) LOWER SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL BARNFIELD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Exhibition Road Playing Fields EXHIBITION ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Lords Meadow Leisure Centre COMMERCIAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,034 yd |
| Crediton United Youth Football Club COMMERCIAL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 yd |
| Crediton United Football Club COMMERCIAL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.