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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

EX388EY

Cornmarket Street

EX388DJ

New Street

EX387NF

Lower Burwood Road

EX387NX

Hunters Wood

EX387BP

Goose Green

EX387DN

Dartington Fields

EX387NB

Rosemoor Road

EX388DR

Warren Close

EX387BN

Well Street

EX387DS

Great Torrington

EX388DB

Louise Terrace

EX387BJ

Calf Street

EX388EH

New Road

EX387NQ

Burwood Road

EX388DW

South Drive

EX387BY

Rowan Close

EX387DT

Greenbank Close

EX387ND

Roscoff Close

EX388DD

Moorland Terrace

EX387AS

Morton Drive

EX387BQ

Calf Street

EX387DL

Dartington Fields

EX388BH

Potacre Street

EX387BS

Hatchmoor Estate

EX387HT

Hatchmoor Road

EX388EA

Calf Street

EX388EJ

New Road

EX389AY

Great Torrington

EX387AR

Victory Way

EX387ER

Burwood Lane

EX388DH

Furzebeam Row

EX388AA

South Street

EX387BX

Pathfields

EX387DR

Jubilee Close

EX388DQ

Rolle Terrace

EX388EG

Calf Street

EX389AW

Fore Street

EX387AG

Town Park

EX387HL

Darracott

EX387NN

Borough View

EX388BN

New Street

EX388EP

Well Street

EX387AH

Town Park

EX388AN

Mill Street

EX388DU

Church Lane

EX387BL

East Street

EX388AP

Bluecoat Villas

EX388AR

Sandfords Gardens

EX388BJ

Kitchener Row

EX387NG

Burwood Road

EX388AG

Warren Lane

EX388EX

Castle Hill Gardens

EX387DE

Hopton Drive

EX387NH

Prideaux Meadow

EX388AE

Well Street

EX388AZ

Warren Lane

EX388BT

New Street

EX388EQ

Calf Street

EX387EE

Caddywell Lane

EX388DF

New Street

EX388AU

Rolle Road

EX388HS

Church Walk

EX387DG

Juries Lane

EX388BB

Dickhills Lane

EX387ET

Great Torrington

EX387LG

Martins Close

EX388JD

Station Cottage

EX387DY

Holt Meadow

Data Sources

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