EX38 7AB is a safe, established residential area on Trafalgar Drive, 0.3km from Goose Green in Great Torrington. Administratively it sits within Great Torrington ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX38 7AB represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 11.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00180275 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRAFALGAR DRIVE, EX38 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAFALGAR DRIVE, EX38 7AB.
435
38
£ 39,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX38 7AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
EX38 7AB is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX38 7AB. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 216,250
10 sales · Mean £ 214,645
Semi-Detached
£ 202,475
12 sales · Mean £ 212,579
Flat
£ 147,000
2 sales · Mean £ 147,000
Detached
£ 261,000
2 sales · Mean £ 261,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX38 7AB has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Great Torrington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- BP Great Torrington SF Connect0.6 km
- Crawford Newsagents0.6 km
- Green Lantern Bakery0.6 km
- John Patts Ltd0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eastmond House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Black Horse Inn0.6 km
- Royal Exchange0.4 km
- The Cavalier0.6 km
- Torridge Inn0.9 km
- Torridge Vale Social Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Best Of Bevs0.6 km
- Boom Tingz Burgerzn0.5 km
- Charlies @ The Plough Cafe0.5 km
- Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe0.6 km
- No 370.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative (Food)0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bokhara Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Chef Lin0.6 km
- Kia Ora0.6 km
- Pizza Palace0.6 km
- Taffs Fish And Chips0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapleton10.9 km
- Umberleigh12.4 km
- Portsmouth Arms13.8 km
Bus Stops
- School Lane0.4 km
- New Street0.5 km
- New Street0.5 km
- Opposite Church0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EX387AB · Data under Open Government Licence