Bridge Meadow Close is in Lapford, Crediton and in Mid Devon district. EX17 6FH is located in the Taw Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2016-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridge Meadow Close, Lapford, Crediton, EX17 6FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX17 6AE, EX17 6QS, EX17 6QT, EX17 6AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX17 6FH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50% | 49.9% | -0.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of EX17 6FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 20.7% | 26.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 54% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 39.4% | 45.8% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 21.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 27.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.7% | 97% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Meadow Close was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.1% higher than the Taw Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Meadow Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Taw Vale and the 126th highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bridge Meadow Close, Crediton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2018-03-26 | £292,436 |
| 4 Bridge Meadow Close, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-11-18 | £226,192 |
| 2 Bridge Meadow Close, Crediton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-10-13 | £290,769 |
| 1 Bridge Meadow Close, Crediton, Devon Detached, a newly built property | £205,000 | 2016-05-26 | £277,742 |
| 5 Bridge Meadow Close, Crediton, Devon Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £179,000 | 2016-05-13 | £250,023 |
EX17 6FH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6FH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX17 6FH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapford Community Primary School Eastington Road , Lapford EX17 6QE | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morchard Bishop Church of England Primary School Church Street , Morchard Bishop EX17 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 5,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark | Lapford Stores Lapford Devon | 738 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.