EX38 7BU is a sought-after residential area on Hatchmoor Road, 0.9km from Great Torrington in Great Torrington. Administratively it sits within Great Torrington ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX38, EX38 7BU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00102861 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HATCHMOOR ROAD, EX38 7BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATCHMOOR ROAD, EX38 7BU.
366
44
£ 39,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX38 7BU 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.
Area Character
EX38 7BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £399k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX38 7BU. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
11 sales · Mean £ 389,318
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX38 7BU has low crime rates — 26 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 Connect0.6 km
- Crawford Newsagents0.9 km
- Green Lantern Bakery0.9 km
- John Patts Ltd0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eastmond House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Horse Inn0.9 km
- The Cavalier0.7 km
- Torrington Football Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Best Of Bevs0.8 km
- Boom Tingz Burgerzn0.8 km
- Charlies @ The Plough Cafe0.8 km
- Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe0.9 km
- No 371.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative (Food)0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bokhara Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- Chef Lin0.7 km
- Kia Ora0.7 km
- Pizza Palace0.8 km
- Taffs Fish And Chips0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapleton10.2 km
- Umberleigh11.5 km
- Portsmouth Arms12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Burwood Road0.1 km
- Police House0.2 km
- Borough Road0.2 km
- Burwood Estate0.2 km
- Torrington School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX387BU · Data under Open Government Licence