Is EX38 7BY a safe place to live?

Yes, EX38 7BY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in EX38 7BY?

The average property price in EX38 7BY is currently around £350k.

What is the population of EX38 7BY?

The population for the EX38 7BY area is approximately 455 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

ROWAN CLOSE, EX38 7BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN CLOSE, EX38 7BY.

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Population

455

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Avg Age

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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 7BY 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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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX38 7BY — age 49, 73% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX38 7BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rowan Close, 0.9km from Moortown in Great Torrington. Administratively it sits within Great Torrington ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX38 7BY is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 4.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7BY 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 7BY. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

2 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Detached

£ 315,500

3 sales · Mean £ 310,166

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

EX38 7BY has low crime rates — 14 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 offences9

Anti-social behaviour3

Criminal damage and arson3

Public order2

Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

Great Torrington School

Good816 pupils0.6 km

Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Good501 pupils1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chapleton9.6 km
Umberleigh11.0 km
Portsmouth Arms12.4 km

Bus Stops

Dartington Fields0.2 km
Dartington Fields0.3 km
Dartington Fields0.3 km
Police House0.5 km