EX38 7DH is a safe, established residential area on Calvesford Close, 0.6km from Goose Green in Great Torrington. Administratively it sits within Great Torrington ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX38 7DH 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00102859 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALVESFORD CLOSE, EX38 7DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALVESFORD CLOSE, EX38 7DH.
215
48
£ 39,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX38 7DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX38 7DH has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX38 7DH. The average age is 47.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 173,000
2 sales · Mean £ 173,000
Terraced
£ 173,000
3 sales · Mean £ 162,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX38 7DH has low crime rates — 27 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.
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 Connect0.5 km
- Crawford Newsagents0.8 km
- Green Lantern Bakery0.7 km
- John Patts Ltd0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eastmond House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Black Horse Inn0.7 km
- Royal Exchange1.0 km
- The Cavalier0.6 km
- Torridge Vale Social Club0.9 km
- Torrington Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Best Of Bevs0.7 km
- Boom Tingz Burgerzn0.6 km
- Charlies @ The Plough Cafe0.7 km
- Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe0.8 km
- No 370.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative (Food)0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bokhara Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Chef Lin0.6 km
- Kia Ora0.6 km
- Pizza Palace0.7 km
- Taffs Fish And Chips0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapleton10.2 km
- Umberleigh11.7 km
- Portsmouth Arms13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Torrington School0.1 km
- Torrington School0.1 km
- Borough Road0.3 km
- Dartington Fields0.4 km
- Burwood Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX387DH · Data under Open Government Licence