Town-wide survey · Crediton, Devon
Crediton 2036 — The Town Survey
What makes Crediton a good place to live, work and visit — and what needs to change? Help identify priorities for local services, public spaces and the town’s future. Every displayed question requires a response; you can choose “Don’t know”, “Not applicable” or “Prefer not to say” where available.
You and Crediton
A little context helps us understand whether different parts of the community see Crediton differently.
1.Which of these describe your connection with Crediton?
Select all that apply.
If other, please specify:
2.Where do you live?
Choose the area that best describes where you live. You can still take part if you live elsewhere.
3.What is the last part of your postcode? (After EX17)
For example (EX17) 2EH. If you would rather not share this, enter “Prefer not to say”.
Your opinion on Crediton today
Start broad: what works, what has changed, and what deserves attention.
4.Overall, how would you rate Crediton as a place to live or regularly spend time?
Choose the answer that best matches your experience.
5.Which features of Crediton do you value most?
Choose up to FIVE.
6.Which things most need improving in Crediton?
Choose up to FIVE.
Community and quality of life
How connected, welcoming and inclusive does Crediton feel?
7.How strongly do you agree or disagree with these statements about life in Crediton?
Rate only those you feel able to judge; you may leave rows unanswered.
| Strongly agree | Agree | Neither | Disagree | Strongly disagree | Don't know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I am proud to say I am from, or connected with, Crediton. | ||||||
| Crediton has a strong sense of community. | ||||||
| Crediton is a welcoming place. | ||||||
| Young people have enough to do. | ||||||
| Crediton is accessible and inclusive for disabled people. | ||||||
| I feel that people like me have a voice in what happens locally. |
8.What would help people feel more connected to the Crediton community?
Choose up to THREE.
If other, please specify:
Feeling safe
Thinking about everyday journeys, public spaces and your neighbourhood.
9.How safe do you generally feel in these situations?
Leave any situation blank if it does not apply.
| Very safe | Fairly safe | Neither | Fairly unsafe | Very unsafe | Not applicable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In your street during the day | ||||||
| In your street after dark | ||||||
| In Crediton town centre during the day | ||||||
| In Crediton town centre after dark | ||||||
| Walking around the town | ||||||
| Crossing roads in the town |
10.Are there particular places in Crediton where you feel unsafe or uncomfortable?
You may choose “No” even if you have general concerns about safety.
11.Where is this, and what makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable?
Optional. Please avoid including details identifying other people.
The town centre
How well does the centre of Crediton work for you?
12.How often do you visit Crediton town centre?
13.How would you rate these aspects of Crediton town centre?
Use “Don’t know” where you cannot judge.
| Very good | Good | Average | Poor | Very poor | Don't know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range of independent shops | ||||||
| Range of everyday services | ||||||
| Markets | ||||||
| Appearance of the High Street | ||||||
| Cleanliness | ||||||
| Historic character | ||||||
| Seating and places to stop | ||||||
| Public toilets | ||||||
| Accessibility | ||||||
| Parking | ||||||
| Things to do in the evening |
14.What would encourage you to visit the town centre more often or spend more time there?
Choose up to THREE.
If other, please specify:
Roads, traffic and transport
Your experience of moving around Crediton, however you travel.
15.How do you usually travel in and around Crediton?
Select all that apply.
If other, please specify:
16.How would you rate these aspects of travelling around Crediton?
Use “Don’t know” for anything outside your experience.
| Very good | Good | Average | Poor | Very poor | Don't know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition of roads | ||||||
| Condition of pavements | ||||||
| Traffic flow | ||||||
| Traffic speeds | ||||||
| Pedestrian crossings | ||||||
| Accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs | ||||||
| Bus services | ||||||
| Railway services | ||||||
| Parking availability | ||||||
| Air quality associated with traffic |
17.Which improvements to roads and transport should be the priorities?
Choose up to THREE.
If other, please specify:
Public places, services and assets
Which places and services matter most, and how should they be protected?
18.How important are these local facilities and services to Crediton?
Importance is not the same as supporting additional expenditure. Leave any row blank if you cannot judge.
| Essential | Very important | Quite important | Not very important | Not important | Don't know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and green spaces | ||||||
| Children's play areas | ||||||
| Newcombes Meadow and paddling pool/water-play provision | ||||||
| Town Square | ||||||
| Crediton Library | ||||||
| Leisure and sports facilities | ||||||
| Public toilets | ||||||
| Car parks | ||||||
| Youth services | ||||||
| Community buildings and meeting spaces | ||||||
| Street cleaning | ||||||
| Public seating |
19.Which local facilities or services most need attention over the next five years?
Choose up to FIVE. Attention could mean maintenance, improvement or review, not necessarily more spending.
20.If protecting a valued service or facility required extra Town Council spending, which comes closest to your view?
Consider the costs as well as the benefits.
Crediton Town Council
Your view of the Town Council, its priorities and how it represents Crediton.
21.Based on what you know, how would you rate Crediton Town Council in these areas?
Please choose “Don’t know enough to say” if you have insufficient information.
| Very good | Good | Neither | Poor | Very poor | Don't know enough to say | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listening to residents | ||||||
| Keeping residents informed | ||||||
| Being open and transparent | ||||||
| Explaining its decisions | ||||||
| Responding to enquiries | ||||||
| Spending public money wisely | ||||||
| Representing Crediton's interests | ||||||
| Planning for the long term |
22.Overall, how much confidence do you currently have in Crediton Town Council?
23.Have you personally contacted Crediton Town Council during the last two years?
24.Thinking about your most recent contact with the Town Council, how satisfied were you with these aspects?
Shown only if you said you contacted the Council. Answer only those you can judge.
| Very satisfied | Satisfied | Neither | Dissatisfied | Very dissatisfied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How easy it was to contact the Council | |||||
| How quickly you received a response | |||||
| How clearly your question/problem was dealt with | |||||
| The overall outcome |
25.What should Crediton Town Council focus on over the next five years?
Choose up to FIVE. Some issues will require the Council to work with other public bodies.
How should Crediton communicate?
Where local information reaches you now, and how consultation could work better.
26.Where do you currently hear about local news, events and decisions affecting Crediton?
Select all that apply.
If other, please specify:
27.How would you prefer to hear about important local issues and decisions?
Choose up to THREE.
If other, please specify:
28.When significant local decisions are being considered, how would you prefer residents to be consulted?
Choose up to THREE.
If other, please specify:
The future of local government
Proposals to reorganise local government in Devon have been paused or reconsidered, and the final arrangements are uncertain. One proposal involved Crediton joining a council area including Exeter. These questions ask what matters to you regardless of the outcome.
29.How much do you know about proposals to reorganise local government in Devon?
The final outcome and boundaries are uncertain.
30.How would you feel about Crediton potentially becoming part of a larger council area including Exeter?
This is a possibility, not a confirmed outcome.
31.If local government arrangements change, which outcomes would be most important to you?
Choose up to THREE.
If other, please specify:
32.Regardless of whether local government reorganisation happens, what role should Crediton Town Council play?
Consider responsibilities, capacity and financial costs.
Crediton in 2036
Think ahead to 2036: what would you like Crediton to be, and what needs to change?
33.Imagine Crediton in 2036. What would you most like it to be known for?
Choose up to FIVE.
If other, please specify:
34.Thinking about future development in and around Crediton, which comes closest to your view?
35.Looking ahead to 2036, what is the single most important change you would like to see — and what should Crediton make sure it does not lose?
Tell us what matters most to you. If you have nothing to add, enter “No comment”.
About you
These questions help us see whether the survey represents different parts of the community. They are optional.
36.Which age group are you in?
37.Which of these describe your household?
Select all that apply. Optional.
38.Which of these describe your current circumstances?
Select all that apply. Optional.
If other, please specify:
39.Do you normally have access to a car or van?
Finally
One last opportunity to add anything we have not asked about.
40.Is there anything else you would like to tell us about Crediton?
Any additional thoughts? If not, enter “No comment”. Please avoid naming other people.
Thank you for taking part. Please return the completed paper survey using the instructions supplied with the survey.