PARSONS CLOSE, EX22 6BJ House Prices & Local Information

EX22 6BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parsons Close, 0.3km from Holsworthy in Holsworthy. Administratively it sits within Holsworthy ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX22 6BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX22 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00102801 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.