Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

LINDEN CLOSE, EX38 7AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDEN CLOSE, EX38 7AL.

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Population

280

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

EX38 7AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £146k 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 7AL is a safe, established residential area on Linden Close, 0.1km from Goose Green in Great Torrington. Administratively it sits within Great Torrington ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

EX38 7AL is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00102866 (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 7AL. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 146,000

3 sales · Mean £ 150,500

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

EX38 7AL has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Good501 pupils0.7 km
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Great Torrington School

Good816 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • BP Great Torrington SF Connect0.4 km
  • Crawford Newsagents0.4 km
  • Green Lantern Bakery0.4 km
  • John Patts Ltd0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eastmond House0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Black Horse Inn0.4 km
  • Royal Exchange0.3 km
  • The Cavalier0.4 km
  • Torridge Inn0.8 km
  • Torridge Vale Social Club0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Best Of Bevs0.4 km
  • Boom Tingz Burgerzn0.3 km
  • Charlies @ The Plough Cafe0.3 km
  • Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe0.4 km
  • No 370.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative (Food)0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bokhara Indian Takeaway0.4 km
  • Chef Lin0.4 km
  • Kia Ora0.4 km
  • Pizza Palace0.4 km
  • Taffs Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapleton10.9 km
  • Umberleigh12.4 km
  • Portsmouth Arms13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • School Lane0.2 km
  • Opposite Church0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • New Street0.4 km
  • Mill Street top0.4 km