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Broadheath

England / South West / Torridge / Broadheath

About

Broadheath ward is located in the Torridge district of North Devon, covering a mix of rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes parts of the town of Great Torrington, along with surrounding villages and farmland. It is characterised by rolling countryside, with fields and woodlands typical of the Devon landscape.

The area has a small population, with a mix of residential properties and agricultural land. Local amenities are concentrated in Great Torrington, providing services for residents. The ward is bordered by the River Torridge, adding to its natural setting. Transport links include local roads connecting to nearby towns, while public transport options are limited. Broadheath offers a quiet, countryside lifestyle within reach of larger settlements.

Area overview

On average Broadheath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38 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 of residents in Broadheath is £41,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Broadheath: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

5.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Broadheath Population

4,147

Population density

23.6 per km²

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

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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £293,750 in Broadheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £965,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£320,000	£209,500	£270,000	£467,500	£782,000
Semi-Detached	9	£262,500	£168,000	£215,000	£297,500	£343,480
Terraced	6	£195,000	£112,000	£158,500	£357,500	£455,000

10 years price trend in Broadheath