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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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 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
45
Deprivation level
7/10
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
27.93(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.55(+1%)
Shoplifting
4.48(-32%)
Public order
2.76(-58%)
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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 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
Terraced58£200,000
Detached26£340,000
Flats4£123,500
Semi-Detached25£240,000

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

EX388BH

Potacre Street

EX387ED

Waterloo Gardens

EX387NB

Rosemoor Road

EX388DL

Limer's Hill

EX387DA

Fairfax Way

EX388DY

Halsdon Terrace

EX388HT

Fore Street

EX388EB

New Road

EX387BG

Calf Street

EX387NX

Hunters Wood

EX389AY

Great Torrington

EX388HD

High Street

EX388DR

Warren Close

EX387AT

Hatchmoor Common Lane

EX388DW

South Drive

EX388HF

South Street

EX388DJ

New Street

EX388DP

Warren Lane

EX387EZ

Great Torrington

EX387DT

Greenbank Close

EX387NW

Parkes Road

EX387NL

Lower Burwood Road

EX387AF

Louise Court

EX388EG

Calf Street

EX387AL

Linden Close

EX387NP

Hodges Walk

EX387DP

Greenbank

EX388HE

South Street

EX387NS

Hoopers Way

EX388ES

Well Park Road

EX387DL

Dartington Fields

EX388DF

New Street

EX388EJ

New Road

EX388EX

Castle Hill Gardens

EX387DQ

Calvesford Road

EX388EY

Cornmarket Street

EX387BE

Gas Lane

EX388AE

Well Street

EX388ER

Well Street

EX387DR

Jubilee Close

EX387BY

Rowan Close

EX388AA

South Street

EX387PA

Oakwell Close

EX387BN

Well Street

EX388DB

Louise Terrace

EX388DX

Glove Court

EX387EN

Great Torrington

EX387HX

Great Torrington

EX387DB

Kingsmead Drive

EX388BS

New Street

EX387EE

Caddywell Lane

EX387ER

Burwood Lane

EX387LG

Martins Close

EX387NF

Lower Burwood Road

EX387HU

Burwood Lane

EX387AP

Eskil Place

EX387BR

Tylers Meadow

EX387BW

Well Street

EX387DG

Juries Lane

EX389AU

Fore Street

EX387HR

Hatchmoor Road

EX387AG

Town Park

EX387DH

Calvesford Close

EX388EL

New Road

EX388AZ

Warren Lane

EX387BQ

Calf Street

EX387NQ

Burwood Road

EX388BX

New Street

Data Sources

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