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Crediton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Crediton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,835. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

4.4 /5.0
A Great
7,835 Population 15/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$49,944 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$6 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,835
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$6
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units3,134

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population7,835
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates50.7833°, -3.6500°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation37.4 inches (949 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$49,944
Median Age40.6 years

About Crediton

Crediton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,835. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Crediton has a population of 7,835 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 508.6 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average).

Population

7,835
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
508.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Crediton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Crediton is $49,944, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 713 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Crediton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$49,944
34% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)713

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Crediton is $6, 100% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,134 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$6
100% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.0%
Owner-Occupied63.0%
Renter-Occupied37.0%
Housing Units3,134

Property Tax

Crediton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area508.6 sq mi (1,317.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates50.7833°N, 3.6500°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 117 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 106 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 74 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 76 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 58 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 89 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 59 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 91 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 106 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 96 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 119 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 58 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 19 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 105 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 36 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 101 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 128 km
Mar 18, 2001 8 km W of Marlborough, United Kingdom M2.9 145 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m — 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in Wettest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (6°C) 4.3 in

Crediton has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.2").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area508.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Crediton

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Landscore Primary School — — — —
Queen Elizabeth's — — — —
Queen Elizabeth's — — — —
Sandford School — — — —
Hayward's Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Crediton

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Devon — UNKNOWN
Ocean City Radio various MP3 192 kbps
Mechanical Music Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Drake UK hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth — AAC 128 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Crediton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bishopsteignton Museum
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Budlake Old Post Office
Church House
Crediton Museum
Dawlish Museum
Exeter's Underground Passages
Exmouth Museum
History Box
Kelly Mine
Motor Museum
Rora House
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
South Molton Museum
Teign Heritage Centre
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Topsham Museum

Libraries in Crediton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A030.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bowring Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chagford Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Crediton Library0.0
Dawlish Library0.0
Exmouth Public Library0.0
Kingsteignton Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Pinhoe Library0.0
South Molton Library0.0
St Luke's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St. Thomas Library0.0
Teignmouth Public Library0.0
Tiverton Library0.0
Topsham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Crediton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Exeter Farmers Market
Panier market
Pannier Market
South Molton Panier Market
Town Square

Hotels in Crediton

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fingle Glen Golf Hotel
Ship Hotel

Restaurants in Crediton

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cairney's Bistro
Crediton Tandoori
Eva's Restaurant
Yummy Tummy Thai

Cafes in Crediton

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashtons Coffee Lounge
Baobab Cafe
CCC Cafe
Clover's
Coco's Devon
Costa
Crediton Coffee Company
Elephant on the Green
Station Cafe
Tesco Café
Union Road Moto Velo

Cinemas in Crediton

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sanford Cinema

Monuments in Crediton

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St Boniface

Clinics in Crediton

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crediton Osteopaths
Howe Chiropractic
Osteo & Physio

Dentists in Crediton

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crediton Denture Clinic
Karyn Babos
My Dentist
Wistaria House Dental

Veterinaries in Crediton

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jonathan Wood Veterinary Surgeon
St Boniface Vets

Train Stations in Crediton

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crediton

Gas Stations in Crediton

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Green Earth Biodiesel
Shell
Tesco

Banks in Crediton

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lloyds Bank

Gyms in Crediton

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bang Bang Boxing Gym
Westward Barbell

Golf Courses in Crediton

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Downes Crediton Golf Club
Fingle Glen Golf Club

Breweries in Crediton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Tor Brewery
Cottage Beer Project
Crossed Anchors Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom
Exe Valley Brewery
Gray's Devon Cider
Hatherland Brewery
Sandford Orchards
Taw Valley Brewery
Teignmouth Brewery
The Devil's Pleasure
The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse
Topsham Brewery & Taproom
Utopian Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Crediton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Crediton

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan—Medium Airport
Royal Marines Base Chivenor—Medium Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Belle Vue Airfield—Small Airport
Bolt Head Airfield—Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield—Small Airport
Brent Tor Glider Field—Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield—Small Airport
Eaglescott Airfield—Small Airport
Eggesford Airfield—Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield—Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Gorrel Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Halwell Airstrip—Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hunsdon Lea Airstrip—Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip—Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip—Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome—Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field—Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield—Small Airport
St Mellion Airstrip—Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Tinnel Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip—Small Airport
Watchford Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Well Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Westacott Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Westonzoyland Airfield—Small Airport
Westover Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Crediton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Crediton Post Office
Sandford Community Stores

Churches & Religious Organizations in Crediton

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crediton Congregational Church
Crediton Methodist Church
Crediton Parish Church
Sandford Congregational Church
St Francis' Convent
St Lawrence Chapel
St Luke
St Mary the Virgin
St Swithin's Church
St Swithun's Church
St Thomas
St. Boniface

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crediton

What is the population of Crediton?

Crediton has a population of 7,835 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 508.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Crediton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $6 (100% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 0x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Crediton?

Crediton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches.

How is the job market in Crediton?

Crediton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 713 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Crediton?

The median home value in Crediton is $6. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.

How are the schools in Crediton?

50.0% of adults in Crediton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Crediton?

90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.

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