Bassetts Close is in Copplestone, Crediton and in Mid Devon district. EX17 5PH is located in the Upper Yeo & Taw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bassetts Close, Copplestone, Crediton, EX17 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX17 5NA, EX17 5NE, EX17 5LT, EX17 5PF, EX17 5NB, EX17 5BJ, EX17 5HR, EX17 5BN, EX17 5NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX17 5PH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 35.3% | 42.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 44.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59% | 58.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 10.9% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.6% | 26% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 29.2% | -5.3% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 94.4% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 94.6% | 94.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bassetts Close was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Cadbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bassetts Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Cadbury and the 19th lowest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bassetts Close, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-05-28 | £251,931 |
| 12 Bassetts Close, Crediton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2021-03-05 | £259,457 |
| 8 Bassetts Close, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2019-05-20 | £266,627 |
| 10 Bassetts Close, Crediton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-03-09 | £301,037 |
| 2 Bassetts Close, Crediton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2018-03-08 | £248,683 |
EX17 5PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5PH 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 | 150 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copplestone Primary School Bewsley Hill , Copplestone EX17 5NX | 2out of 4 | 467 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School Church Street , Morchard Bishop EX17 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeoford Community Primary School Station Road , Yeoford EX17 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 5,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow Community Primary School Station Road , Bow EX17 6HU | 3out of 4 | 5,246 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 | 369 yd |
| David Pullen Recreational Field THE DAVE PULLEN MEMORIAL FIELD THE DAVE PULLEN MEMORIAL FIELD BEWSLEY HILL | grass pitches | 434 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.