Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

DARTINGTON FIELDS, EX38 7DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTINGTON FIELDS, EX38 7DN.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX38 7DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 41, EX38 7DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 7DN is a safe, established residential area on Dartington Fields, 1.0km 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 7DN represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7DN are sourced from Output Area E00102863 (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 7DN. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 205,333

Terraced

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

EX38 7DN has low crime rates — 16 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Great Torrington School

Good816 pupils0.4 km
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Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Good501 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BP Great Torrington SF Connect0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cavalier1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chef Lin1.0 km
  • Kia Ora1.0 km
  • Yau's House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapleton9.8 km
  • Umberleigh11.3 km
  • Portsmouth Arms12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dartington Fields0.0 km
  • Dartington Fields0.1 km
  • Dartington Fields0.1 km
  • Police House0.5 km
  • Burwood Estate0.5 km