EX38 7BS is a safe, established residential area on Hatchmoor Estate, 0.6km from Great Torrington in Great Torrington. Administratively it sits within Great Torrington ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX38 7BS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% 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: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00102865 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HATCHMOOR ESTATE, EX38 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATCHMOOR ESTATE, EX38 7BS.
303
42
£ 39,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX38 7BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX38 7BS's 67% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX38 7BS. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 196,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX38 7BS has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Great Torrington School
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- BP Great Torrington SF Connect0.4 km
- Crawford Newsagents0.7 km
- Green Lantern Bakery0.6 km
- John Patts Ltd0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eastmond House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Black Horse Inn0.6 km
- Royal Exchange0.9 km
- The Cavalier0.4 km
- Torridge Vale Social Club0.7 km
- Torrington Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Best Of Bevs0.6 km
- Boom Tingz Burgerzn0.5 km
- Charlies @ The Plough Cafe0.6 km
- Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe0.7 km
- No 370.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative (Food)0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bokhara Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Chef Lin0.4 km
- Kia Ora0.4 km
- Pizza Palace0.6 km
- Taffs Fish And Chips0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapleton10.4 km
- Umberleigh11.8 km
- Portsmouth Arms13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Borough Road0.1 km
- Torrington School0.1 km
- Torrington School0.1 km
- Burwood Road0.3 km
- Police House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX387BS · Data under Open Government Licence