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Crediton lies in the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a unique climate thanks to its position in the rain shadow of Dartmoor. Mid Devon is rich in history, and there are so many activities and attractions on the doorstep, that the whole area is the perfect base for westcountry holidays.

The town is situated in the narrow vale of the River Creedy near its junction with the River Exe, between two steep hills, and is divided into two parts, the east or old town and the west or new town. The Church of Holy Cross, formerly collegiate, is a noble Perpendicular building with Early English and other early portions, and a fine central tower.

The grammar school, founded by Edward VI and refounded by Elizabeth I, is today a State run, part boarding school, and a community Technology College, named Queen Elizabeth's Commutnity college.

Shoe-making, tanning, agricultural trade, tin-plating, and the manufacture of confectionery and cider have superseded the former large woollen and serge industries.

Key Stats

• The population of the Crediton Devon Town area for 2009 is 20467
• In the last 10 years, the population has grown by 7.79%
• Claimant counts for November 2008 were approximately 65 people
• Job Seekers Allowance for the area reached 0.51% of the working age population in November 2008
• District claimant count figures for 2008 showed a claimant count of 1.42% of the working age population
• The Average income in 2008 for the Crediton Devon Town area is £32167.29 per household
• Average house price for the area in 2007 was recorded as £227,062.38
• There were 241 year 11 pupils in this area
• 57.68% of year 11 pupils attained 5 A*-C grades at GCSE
• There are 231 year 6 pupils throughout the Crediton Devon Town area
• 83.4% of pupils attained KS2 Level 4+
• For statistical profiles on Crediton please click here