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About

Broadheath is a rural ward situated in the northern part of the Torridge district, characterised by a dispersed settlement pattern of small villages and hamlets set within agricultural land. The area's landscape is defined by rolling fields and wooded valleys, with the River Torridge forming part of its eastern boundary. This is primarily a working farming area, with the local economy centred around agriculture and land management.

The ward includes the villages of Alverdiscott and Newton Tracey, which contain its key community facilities such as the parish church and village hall. A notable local landmark is the historic Frithelstock Priory, a remnant of a 13th-century Augustinian monastery. The area is connected by a network of narrow country lanes, with larger towns like Great Torrington and Bideford providing essential services for residents.

Area overview

On average Broadheath has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadheath is £41,310 per year. There are 5 schools in Broadheath: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broadheath is home to around 4,147 people, with a population density of about 23.6 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Broadheath Population

4,147

Population density

23.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.18(-34%)

Other theft

5.55(-1%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.06(-22%)

Public order

3.13(-52%)

Burglary

2.89(+4%)

South West average

Demographics

British

4,008

96.67%

Other White

1.28%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.46%

Irish

0.46%

Other

0.36%

Total population: 4,146

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

907

25.4%

No qualifications

726

20.33%

Level 3 (A level)

623

17.45%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

566

15.85%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

392

10.98%

Total 16+ residents: 3,571

Housing

Owns outright

954

53.57%

Owns with a mortgage

414

23.25%

Private landlord or letting agency

227

12.75%

Other social rented

4.83%

Other forms of private rent

4.55%

Total households: 1,781

Property prices in Broadheath

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Broadheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadheath over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	8	£185,250	£153,950	£165,000	£314,000	£449,000
Detached	34	£375,000	£268,350	£294,963	£467,963	£681,250
Flats	1	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000
Semi-Detached	7	£280,000	£163,500	£212,500	£312,475	£447,500

10 years median price trend in Broadheath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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