EX38 7BE is a safe, established residential area on Gas Lane, 0.2km from Goose Green in Great Torrington. Administratively it sits within Great Torrington ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
EX38 7BE 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 rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00102862 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAS LANE, EX38 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAS LANE, EX38 7BE.
431
37
£ 39,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX38 7BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
EX38 7BE is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £460k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX38 7BE. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
4 sales · Mean £ 379,987
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX38 7BE has low crime rates — 33 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 Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
Great Torrington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- BP Great Torrington SF Connect0.2 km
- Crawford Newsagents0.4 km
- Green Lantern Bakery0.4 km
- John Patts Ltd0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eastmond House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Black Horse Inn0.4 km
- Royal Exchange0.5 km
- The Cavalier0.3 km
- Torridge Vale Social Club0.5 km
- Torrington Arms0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Best Of Bevs0.3 km
- Boom Tingz Burgerzn0.3 km
- Charlies @ The Plough Cafe0.3 km
- Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe0.4 km
- No 370.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative (Food)0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- Lidl0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bokhara Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Chef Lin0.3 km
- Kia Ora0.3 km
- Pizza Palace0.4 km
- Taffs Fish And Chips0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapleton10.6 km
- Umberleigh12.1 km
- Portsmouth Arms13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.2 km
- Opposite Church0.3 km
- School Lane0.3 km
- Torrington School0.4 km
- Torrington School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX387BE · Data under Open Government Licence