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Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath

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About

Shebbear, Cookworthy and Broadheath form a rural area in the northern part of Torridge, characterised by a landscape of rolling farmland, small wooded valleys and scattered settlements. The area is centred around the historic village of Shebbear, with its notable church and the legendary 'Devil's Stone' that is ritually turned each year. Agriculture remains the dominant feature of the land, with fields and country lanes connecting the hamlets.

The placenames Cookworthy and Broadheath refer to specific localities and farms within this wider parish. The terrain includes patches of higher ground and the headwaters of small streams that feed into the River Torridge. This is a quiet, working part of North Devon where community life often focuses on the local pub, village hall and parish church, maintaining long-standing traditions within a deeply agricultural setting.

Area overview

On average Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath is £41,310 per year. There are 9 schools in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath is home to around 7,269 people, with a population density of about 26.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath Population
7,269
Population density
26.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.3(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.4(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-43%)
Other theft
3.3(-41%)
Public order
2.61(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,017
96.51%
Other White
88
1.21%
Irish
35
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.39%
Other
19
0.26%
Total population: 7,271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,616
25.73%
No qualifications
1,254
19.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,101
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
992
15.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
692
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 6,280

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,697
54.67%
Owns with a mortgage
736
23.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
366
11.79%
Other social rented
141
4.54%
Other forms of private rent
133
4.28%
Total households: 3,104

Property prices in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £965,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath 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 Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£375,000
Semi-Detached16£247,500
Terraced9£190,000

10 years median price trend in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath.

All postcodes in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath

EX215QY

Shebbear & Langtree

PL159SB

Broadheath

EX215PZ

Victoria Road

PL159SZ

Edwards Road

EX215DT

Broadheath

EX215PD

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215RL

College Road

EX215SW

Hayes Cross

EX226PH

Beech Cottages

EX227AF

Milton & Tamarside

EX227BS

Milton & Tamarside

EX388ND

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215JU

Broadheath

EX215LZ

South Street

EX215RQ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SP

Shebbear & Langtree

EX226QF

Broadheath

EX215NF

West Road

EX215NQ

North Street

EX215UF

Holywell Park

EX215XS

Chilla Road

EX226QA

Broadheath

EX227YD

The Gardens

EX227YH

Dunsland Cross

EX227YQ

Milton & Tamarside

EX388LQ

Shebbear & Langtree

PL159SG

Broadheath

PL160JL

Broadheath

PL159RY

Broadheath

EX215DA

Mount Lane

EX215DQ

Broadheath

EX215EY

Mount Lane

EX215XB

Station Road

EX227YG

Milton & Tamarside

EX215JJ

Broadheath

EX215NB

South Street

EX215QZ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215RT

Balleroy Close

EX215TU

Broadheath

EX215UH

Fir Park

EX215XE

Broadheath

EX226QX

Broadheath

PL160JR

Broadheath

EX215DF

Broadheath

EX215NJ

North Street

EX215QG

Longcross Cottages

EX215TJ

Station Road

EX215UP

Langaford Lane

EX215XT

Winsford Lane

EX226PP

Broadheath

EX388HY

Elm Close

EX388NU

Berry Farm

PL159SS

Dutson Road

PL160JF

Diana Close

EX227YN

Milton & Tamarside

EX215EA

Sharon Park

EX215HL

College Road

EX215UQ

Barn Park Gardens

EX215UU

Forest Houses

EX226QL

Claw Park

EX227AP

Milton & Tamarside

EX227LT

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388PF

Dragon Hill

EX388NW

Langtreemoor Lane

PL160JS

Broadheath

EX215EF

Broadheath

EX215SU

Holroyd Cottages

EX215TG

The Sidings

EX227LN

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388LS

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388NP

Shebbear & Langtree

PL159SY

Moorfield Road

PL160JT

Broadheath

PL159SJ

Orchard Close

EX215RP

College Road

EX215TQ

Maytree Close

EX215US

Manor Gardens

EX226QT

Broadheath

EX227XZ

Milton & Tamarside

EX388NN

Putshole Lane

EX215DE

Broadheath

EX215HE

Broadheath

EX215QR

Shebbear & Langtree

EX226NU

Milton & Tamarside

EX388FB

Fore Street

EX388HX

Willow Grove

EX388LT

Higher Ford Cottages

PL159RU

Tower Hill Road

EX215HH

College Road

EX215QF

Broad Street

EX227DG

Milton & Tamarside

EX388LP

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215ED

Lukes Farm

EX215ER

Broadheath

EX215NG

West Road

EX215RB

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215XG

Broadheath

EX215XQ

Broadheath

EX388JX

Shebbear & Langtree

PL160JP

Broadheath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.