EX38 7AS is a safe, established residential area on Morton Drive, 0.4km from Goose Green in Great Torrington. Administratively it sits within Great Torrington ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
The people who live in EX38 7AS are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00102862 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORTON DRIVE, EX38 7AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTON DRIVE, EX38 7AS.
431
37
£ 39,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX38 7AS 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 7AS's 53% ownership and 37-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 7AS. The average age is 36.8. 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 & 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
Terraced
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 178,333
Detached
£ 241,000
10 sales · Mean £ 247,700
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 210,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX38 7AS has low crime rates — 32 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 Connect0.3 km
- Crawford Newsagents0.6 km
- Green Lantern Bakery0.5 km
- John Patts Ltd0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eastmond House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Black Horse Inn0.5 km
- Royal Exchange0.7 km
- The Cavalier0.3 km
- Torridge Vale Social Club0.6 km
- Torrington Arms0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Best Of Bevs0.5 km
- Boom Tingz Burgerzn0.4 km
- Charlies @ The Plough Cafe0.4 km
- Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe0.6 km
- No 370.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative (Food)0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bokhara Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Chef Lin0.3 km
- Kia Ora0.3 km
- Pizza Palace0.5 km
- Taffs Fish And Chips0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapleton10.5 km
- Umberleigh11.9 km
- Portsmouth Arms13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Torrington School0.2 km
- Torrington School0.2 km
- Church0.4 km
- Borough Road0.4 km
- Opposite Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX387AS · Data under Open Government Licence