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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 65 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
65
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
40.33(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.07(-46%)
Other theft
7.2(+28%)
Shoplifting
6.34(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.61(-29%)
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 44 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in Holsworthy area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £485,000.

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
Semi-Detached12£262,500
Detached17£330,000
Flats2£111,250
Terraced13£199,950

10 years median price trend in Holsworthy

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

All postcodes in Holsworthy

EX226FA

Penhale Drive

EX226DY

Bodmin Street

EX226BP

Chapel Street

EX226ED

Belle View

EX226FB

St Peters Road

EX226DQ

Sanctuary Road

EX226HL

River Tamar Way

EX229BH

Holsworthy

EX226GZ

Pearson Close

EX229BD

Croft Road

EX226BS

Uplands Terrace

EX226HQ

North Road

EX226DG

Victoria Mews

EX226AH

Glebe Meadow

EX226BE

Penrose Gardens

EX226FE

Wesley Road

EX226AY

Chapel Street

EX226FU

River Tamar Way

EX226HJ

North Road

EX226EU

Glovers Close

EX226EX

Great Oak Meadow

EX226LT

North Road

EX226GA

Menors Place

EX226AZ

Station Road

EX226FY

Ellery Corner

EX226HX

Trewyn Road

EX226EZ

Aunay Close

EX226AG

Glebelands

EX226LR

Coles Mill Close

EX226BZ

Croft Road

EX226BD

Bodmin Street

EX229AA

Croft Road

EX226FS

Old Market Place

EX226AJ

Victoria Street

EX226HU

West View

EX226NG

Whimble Hill

EX226FH

Shadrick Way

EX226HF

North Road

Data Sources

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