Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

CROFT ROAD, EX22 6BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT ROAD, EX22 6BW.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX22 6BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EX22 6BW is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 20.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX22 6BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croft Road, 0.1km from Holsworthy in Holsworthy. Administratively it sits within Holsworthy ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX22 6BW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, down 20.9% year-on-year.

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

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX22 6BW. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,000

5 sales · Mean £ 163,190

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 225,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX22 6BW has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Holsworthy Community College

Good505 pupils0.3 km
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Holsworthy Church of England Primary School

Good304 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Ford0.1 km
  • Holsworthy Theatre0.1 km
  • Natures Way0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • BP Holsworthy SF Connect0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Golden Fleece0.1 km
  • Magpie Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • Old Market Inn0.2 km
  • Rydon Inn0.8 km
  • Holsworthy AFC Canteen0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cousins Corner Cafe0.1 km
  • Moon Hare0.1 km
  • Rydon Clubhouse1.0 km
  • Filter Through0.2 km
  • Indian Ocean0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative (Food)0.1 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.1 km
  • Crisp And Dry0.2 km
  • Food On The Go0.2 km
  • Country Dairy And Kitchen0.1 km
  • K J's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Croft Road0.1 km
  • Bodmin Street Church0.1 km
  • Bodmin Street Church opp0.1 km
  • HATS Theatre opp0.1 km
  • HATS Theatre0.1 km