Mount Pleasant is in Copplestone, Crediton and in Mid Devon district. EX17 5PA 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 Mount Pleasant, Copplestone, Crediton, EX17 5PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX17 5PA is primarily male, with 54% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43% | 46% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 57% | 54% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EX17 5PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 23% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 60.7% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 53.9% | 50.9% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 31% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 19.3% | 11.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 20.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 35.1% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 96.9% | 92.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 91.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Pleasant was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% lower than the Cadbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount Pleasant has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Cadbury and the 35th lowest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mount Pleasant, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-12-13 | £212,000 |
| 1 Mount Pleasant, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-11-18 | £192,727 |
| 2 Mount Pleasant, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-07-24 | £217,477 |
EX17 5PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX17 5PA 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 | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copplestone Primary School Bewsley Hill , Copplestone EX17 5NX | 2out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeoford Community Primary School Station Road , Yeoford EX17 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School Church Street , Morchard Bishop EX17 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford School Sandford , EX17 4NE | 3out of 4 | 5,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landscore Primary School Threshers , EX17 3JH | 3out of 4 | 5,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.