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About

Holsworthy ward covers the market town of Holsworthy and its surrounding rural parishes within the Torridge district. The area is primarily agricultural, characterised by working farmland and dispersed villages. The town itself serves as a commercial and social hub for the local farming community, providing essential services and facilities. The landscape is one of rolling fields and quiet country lanes.

A key local feature is the historic cattle market, which remains a central economic and weekly social event. The area includes the headwaters of the River Deer, a tributary of the Torridge. The community maintains a strong connection to its agricultural roots, with the annual Holsworthy Show being a major event celebrating this heritage.

Area overview

On average Holsworthy has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holsworthy is £40,950 per year. There are 2 schools in Holsworthy: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Holsworthy is home to around 3,471 people, with a population density of about 1,222.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holsworthy Population
3,471
Population density
1,222.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.64(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.39(-18%)
Public order
6.63(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.63(+2%)
Other theft
5.47(-3%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,318
95.65%
Other White
64
1.84%
Other Asian
20
0.58%
Irish
18
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.37%
Total population: 3,469

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
620
21.99%
Level 4 qualifications or above
558
19.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
487
17.28%
Level 3 (A level)
476
16.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
359
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 2,819

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
569
35.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
434
27.45%
Owns with a mortgage
290
18.34%
Other social rented
208
13.16%
Social rents from council
34
2.15%
Total households: 1,581

Property prices in Holsworthy

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £251,250 in Holsworthy area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holsworthy 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£327,500
Flats1£147,500
Semi-Detached6£221,000
Terraced15£197,000

10 years median price trend in Holsworthy

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

All postcodes in Holsworthy

EX226HJ

North Road

EX226ES

Neet Way

EX226FG

Shadrick Way

EX226YR

Dobles Lane

EX226BE

Penrose Gardens

EX226BP

Chapel Street

EX226BY

Westcroft Road

EX226EA

Gimbletts Court

EX226EL

Church Lane

EX226GH

Dobles Lane

EX226JG

The Vineyards

EX226BW

Croft Road

EX226HE

Sanders Lane

EX226HQ

North Road

EX226HX

Trewyn Road

EX226FZ

Holsworthy

EX226HP

Foresters Road

EX226FR

Manor Gardens

EX226BR

Uplands Terrace

EX226FQ

Brooks Avenue

EX226FX

Penhale Gardens

EX226HG

Kingswood Meadow

EX226AF

Glebelands

EX226AP

Stanhope Square

EX226HN

Dobles Lane

EX226AA

Victoria Square

EX226FD

St Pauls Drive

EX226HS

Dobles Close

EX226LR

Coles Mill Close

EX226AQ

Glebelands

EX226DB

Central Avenue

EX226FT

Ruby Close

EX226AN

The Square

EX226DG

Victoria Mews

EX226HW

Dobles Terrace

EX226LX

Windmill Road

EX226HL

River Tamar Way

EX226HA

North Road

EX226DL

The Square

EX226HU

West View

EX226DJ

North Road

EX226EP

Torridge Way

EX226DZ

Stanhope Gardens

EX226FB

St Peters Road

EX226HY

Pins Park

EX226JT

Dobles Lane

EX226HH

Kingswood Terrace

EX226DE

Station Close

EX226EG

White Hart Mews

EX226HZ

Bude Road

EX226EN

Belle Vue Close

EX226FW

Stanhope Square

EX226BZ

Croft Road

EX226EY

Craddock Close

EX226JL

Waterloo Road

EX226AB

Victoria Cottages

EX226AG

Glebelands

EX226EJ

North Road

EX226AL

Glebe Lane

EX226AD

Victoria Street

EX226EU

Glovers Close

EX226FS

Old Market Place

EX226NG

Whimble Hill

EX226JA

Oak Court

EX226AH

Glebe Meadow

EX226GZ

Pearson Close

EX226FP

Park Grove

EX226JD

Victoria Hill

EX226LY

Whimble Hill

EX229AS

Croft Road

EX226BJ

Parsons Close

EX226DT

Fore Street

EX226EX

Great Oak Meadow

EX226AJ

Victoria Street

EX226DA

Deer Valley Road

EX226EB

Fore Street

EX226LU

The Wharfingers Cottage Stanbury Wharf

EX226ET

The Mowhay

EX226BL

Underlane

EX226BQ

Penrose Terrace Bodmin Street

EX226HF

North Road

EX226AZ

Station Road

EX226FU

River Tamar Way

EX226EH

Church Lane

EX229BG

Holsworthy

EX226AE

Holsworthy

EX226FL

Kivell Close

EX229BB

Croft Road

EX226BH

Bodmin Street

EX226GY

Pearson Close

EX226BB

Bodmin Street

EX226HT

Stanhope Close

EX226JR

Trewyn Road

EX226BD

Bodmin Street

EX226BT

Grosvenor Cottages

EX226BN

Underlane

EX226FE

Wesley Road

EX226AS

Brighton Villas

EX226EZ

Aunay Close

EX226HB

North Road

Data Sources

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