Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

EX38 7AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX38 7AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

455

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX38 7AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

EX38 7AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX38 7AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Moortown in Great Torrington. Administratively it sits within Great Torrington ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7AT are sourced from Output Area E00102872 (shared with 24 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 7AT. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

EX38 7AT has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

S

Great Torrington School

Good816 pupils0.8 km
P

Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Good501 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapleton9.6 km
  • Umberleigh10.9 km
  • Portsmouth Arms12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Burwood Estate0.5 km
  • Police House0.5 km