Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

HATCHMOOR ESTATE, EX38 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATCHMOOR ESTATE, EX38 7BS.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX38 7BS 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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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Criminal damage and arson15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Great Torrington School

Good816 pupils0.2 km
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Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Good501 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eastmond House0.5 km
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative (Food)0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
fastfood

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