EX17 5NH is in Copplestone, Crediton and Mid Devon district. EX17 5NH is located in the Upper Yeo & Taw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Copplestone, Crediton, EX17 5NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX17 5NW, EX17 5NL, EX17 5NP, EX17 5NU, EX17 5NN, EX17 5NG, EX17 5NQ, EX17 5JT, EX17 5BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX17 5NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.5% | 29.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 49.4% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 53.7% | 49.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.3% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 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 | 21.7% | 15.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 20.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 28.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.5% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 98% | 92.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 97.6% | 94.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around EX17 5NH was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 326.3% higher than the Cadbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
EX17 5NH has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Cadbury and the 64th highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladavon And Cross Hotel Garage, Crediton, Devon Other, an established residential building | £433,500 | 2020-09-08 | £475,469 |
| Bluebell Cottage, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-10-24 | £150,745 |
| Gladavon And Cross Hotel Garage, Crediton, Devon Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-08-24 | £296,276 |
| Gladavon And Cross Hotel Garage, Crediton, Devon Other, an established residential building | £315,850 | 2015-08-24 | £389,911 |
| Chapel Cottage, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2015-07-22 | £171,082 |
EX17 5NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copplestone Primary School Bewsley Hill , Copplestone EX17 5NX | 2out of 4 | 295 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeoford Community Primary School Station Road , Yeoford EX17 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School Church Street , Morchard Bishop EX17 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow Community Primary School Station Road , Bow EX17 6HU | 3out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copplestone Primary School | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| David Pullen Recreational Field THE DAVE PULLEN MEMORIAL FIELD THE DAVE PULLEN MEMORIAL FIELD BEWSLEY HILL | grass pitches | 390 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 | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.34 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.