Area Analysis Torridge, South West

EX38 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX38 postcode area.

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Population

8,305

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,220 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

EX38 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.

home £246,600 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX38 is a postcode district in Torridge, South West, covering 300 active and 69 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EX38 (30%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents (16%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX38 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in EX38 are around £246k, down 6.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across EX38 is moderate at 91 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EX38 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences347
Anti-social behaviour123
Criminal damage and arson94
Shoplifting43
Other theft37

school Local Schools

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Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit

Good94 pupils
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Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Good501 pupils
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Marland School

Good116 pupils
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Great Torrington School

Good816 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • PGL Travel Ltd
  • Eastmond House
  • Ebberley Escapes
  • Frizenham Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast
  • Higher Darracott Farm Bed And Breakfast
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Black Horse Inn
  • Royal Exchange
  • Smytham Manor
  • St Giles In The Wood Sports Club
  • The Cavalier
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative (Food)
  • Lidl
  • Morrisons Daily
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bokhara Indian Takeaway
  • Chef Lin
  • Kia Ora
  • Pizza Palace
  • Taffs Fish And Chips
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Best Of Bevs
  • Boom Tingz Burgerzn
  • Charlies @ The Plough Cafe
  • Fairways Catering
  • Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Green Lantern Bakery
  • John Patts Ltd
  • Lloyds Pharmacy
  • R And S Ware
  • Spar
  • + 5 more