EX38 7ED is a sought-after residential area on Waterloo Gardens, 1.1km from Moortown 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 7ED offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 27.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX38 7ED are sourced from Output Area E00102864 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO GARDENS, EX38 7ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO GARDENS, EX38 7ED.
356
45
£ 39,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX38 7ED combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£300k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 27.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX38 7ED. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 236,500
46 sales · Mean £ 251,398
Semi-Detached
£ 187,475
10 sales · Mean £ 193,195
Terraced
£ 231,500
2 sales · Mean £ 231,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX38 7ED has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
1 nearby- BP Great Torrington SF Connect1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chapleton9.8 km
- Umberleigh11.2 km
- Portsmouth Arms12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dartington Fields0.2 km
- Dartington Fields0.2 km
- Dartington Fields0.3 km
- Police House0.3 km
- Burwood Estate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX387ED · Data under Open Government Licence