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Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe

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About

Holsworthy sits in the Torridge district of north Devon and functions as a market town serving surrounding farms and hamlets. The town's market and livestock sales draw farmers from across the area, and local services include a community hospital, independent shops and weekly events. A short drive west brings you to Bradworthy, which bills itself as the largest village in England; its broad village green, parish church and village hall remain focal points for parish life.

To the north and west the land opens into fields and narrow lanes that lead toward the coast around Welcombe. Welcombe Mouth gives access to a small beach and to the South West Coast Path, where cliff-top walking meets rocky shore at low tide. Small lanes link farms, orchards and hamlets, and public footpaths thread through hedgerows and meadows. Agriculture, market trade and coastal access shape daily rhythms and local events across the Holsworthy, Bradworthy and Welcombe area.

Area overview

On average Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe is £40,950 per year. There are 5 schools in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe is home to around 10,184 people, with a population density of about 40.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe Population
10,184
Population density
40.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.02(-22%)
Other theft
4.81(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.71(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.24(-50%)
Public order
2.85(-56%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,838
96.6%
Other White
157
1.54%
Irish
44
0.43%
Other Asian
31
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.26%
Total population: 10,184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,031
23.85%
No qualifications
1,681
19.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,479
17.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,438
16.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,013
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 8,515

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,121
48.51%
Owns with a mortgage
917
20.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
780
17.84%
Other social rented
319
7.3%
Other forms of private rent
149
3.41%
Total households: 4,372

Property prices in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £940,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe 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 Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£111,250
Semi-Detached24£272,500
Terraced21£200,000
Detached71£373,993

10 years median price trend in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe.

Data Sources

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