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Great Torrington

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About

Great Torrington ward encompasses the historic market town of the same name, perched on a high ridge above the River Torridge. The area is defined by its steep, narrow streets and a central square that hosts a weekly pannier market. The town is surrounded by common land, providing open green spaces with extensive views over the surrounding countryside.

The ward's layout reflects its past as a parliamentary borough. A notable feature is the 17th-century castle earthworks, now a public garden within the old defensive ditch. Local life centres on independent shops and services along the main thoroughfares, with the Plough Arts Centre serving as a key community venue for theatre and cinema.

Area overview

On average Great Torrington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Torrington is £43,994 per year. There are 2 schools in Great Torrington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Great Torrington is home to around 5,801 people, with a population density of about 399.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Torrington Population
5,801
Population density
399.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.37(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.76(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.03(-7%)
Shoplifting
4.48(-33%)
Public order
3.62(-45%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,547
95.64%
Other White
135
2.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.36%
Irish
19
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.29%
Total population: 5,800

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,161
24.34%
No qualifications
929
19.48%
Level 3 (A level)
862
18.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
774
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
593
12.43%
Total 16+ residents: 4,770

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
989
39.23%
Owns with a mortgage
644
25.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
502
19.91%
Other social rented
249
9.88%
Other forms of private rent
71
2.82%
Total households: 2,521

Property prices in Great Torrington

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Great Torrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Torrington in the 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 Great Torrington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£297,500
Flats2£116,000
Semi-Detached22£235,000
Terraced41£205,000

10 years median price trend in Great Torrington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Torrington.

All postcodes in Great Torrington

EX387BA

Bests Lane

EX388DG

Queens Terrace

EX387NP

Hodges Walk

EX387NS

Hoopers Way

EX388EF

Castle Hill Gardens

EX388ET

Castle Hill Gardens

EX387DA

Fairfax Way

EX387PA

Oakwell Close

EX388EU

Well Park Road

EX388AX

Limers Hill

EX387AJ

School Lane

EX387FB

Great Torrington

EX387EY

School Lane

EX387HX

Great Torrington

EX387NR

Quicks Walk

EX388HB

Castle Hill

EX388ED

Tannery Row

EX388HD

High Street

EX387DJ

Hatchmoor Road

EX387AQ

Town Park

EX387BG

Calf Street

EX389AX

Great Torrington

EX387AL

Linden Close

EX387EU

Darracott

EX387NL

Lower Burwood Road

EX387AP

Eskil Place

EX387BT

Hatchmoor Road

EX387EZ

Great Torrington

EX387DB

Kingsmead Drive

EX388HR

High Street

EX388DX

Glove Court

EX387NZ

Caddywell Meadow

EX388AW

Mill Street

EX387BZ

Alexander Park

EX387NJ

Lower Burwood Road

EX388DS

Alice Mews

EX388JF

Rakeham Hill

EX387BW

Well Street

EX387DW

Dartington Close

EX387HA

Great Torrington

EX388BE

Castle Mews

EX388DL

Limer's Hill

EX388EL

New Road

EX388EZ

Castle Street

EX387AE

Stonemans Lane

EX387DF

Cromwell Close

EX387HR

Hatchmoor Road

EX388HQ

Fore Street

EX387HP

Hatchmoor Industrial Estate

EX388AL

Mill Street

EX388BS

New Street

EX388DZ

Villa Road

EX388FD

Market Gardens

EX388EE

Pannier Mews

EX388HT

Fore Street

EX387AT

Hatchmoor Common Lane

EX387EW

Caddywell Lane

EX387AN

Linden Close

EX387ED

Waterloo Gardens

EX387DP

Greenbank

EX387EL

Caddywell Lane

EX388AB

South Street

EX388AY

Mill Street Common

EX387AB

Trafalgar Drive

EX388DN

Torridge View

EX389AU

Fore Street

EX387EP

Great Torrington

EX387BH

Calf Street

EX387DQ

Calvesford Road

EX388BU

New Street

EX388ER

Well Street

EX387DH

Calvesford Close

EX387HU

Burwood Lane

EX388HE

South Street

EX388HF

South Street

EX387NW

Parkes Road

EX387LQ

Holwill Drive

EX387EN

Great Torrington

EX388AH

Rack Park Close

EX387NU

Borough Road

EX387BB

Gas Lane

EX387BE

Gas Lane

EX387BU

Hatchmoor Road

EX387NE

Burwood Road

EX388BY

New Street

EX388DP

Warren Lane

EX388HN

Tavern Mews

EX387DD

Kingsmead Drive

EX388BX

New Street

EX388DA

Great Torrington

EX388DE

Clinton Terrace

EX387BR

Tylers Meadow

EX387ES

Belle Vue Cross

EX388EB

New Road

EX387AD

Trafalgar Drive

EX387AF

Louise Court

EX387DX

Crowbeare Meadow

EX388DY

Halsdon Terrace

EX387NA

Borough Road

EX388ES

Well Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.