Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

TRAFALGAR DRIVE, EX38 7AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAFALGAR DRIVE, EX38 7AD.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX38 7AD 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.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 38, EX38 7AD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

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

EX38 7AD 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 7AD represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, up 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00180275 (shared with 9 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 EX38 7AD. 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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 292,500

6 sales · Mean £ 299,086

Terraced

£ 191,500

35 sales · Mean £ 194,412

Flat

£ 152,000

1 sales · Mean £ 152,000

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 165,666

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

EX38 7AD has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Good501 pupils1.0 km
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Great Torrington School

Good816 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • BP Great Torrington SF Connect0.7 km
  • Crawford Newsagents0.7 km
  • Green Lantern Bakery0.6 km
  • John Patts Ltd0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eastmond House0.6 km
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Best Of Bevs0.6 km
  • Boom Tingz Burgerzn0.6 km
  • Charlies @ The Plough Cafe0.6 km
  • Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe0.6 km
  • No 370.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative (Food)0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bokhara Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Chef Lin0.6 km
  • Kia Ora0.6 km
  • Pizza Palace0.7 km
  • Taffs Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapleton10.9 km
  • Umberleigh12.5 km
  • Portsmouth Arms13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • New Street0.4 km
  • New Street0.5 km
  • School Lane0.5 km