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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 30 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
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
17.33(-48%)
Other theft
3.58(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.44(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.3(-49%)
Public order
2.2(-66%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,000,000.

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
Flats1£105,000
Detached49£375,000
Semi-Detached13£230,000
Terraced11£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

EX215DT

Broadheath

EX388LU

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215TP

Broadheath

EX215RS

St Michaels View

PL159SJ

Orchard Close

EX215SR

Haycross Hill

EX215RT

Balleroy Close

EX215ST

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215EA

Sharon Park

EX215UA

Broadheath

EX388NG

Fore Street

EX227BX

Milton & Tamarside

EX215UE

Woodlands

EX215SE

Shebbear & Langtree

EX227YN

Milton & Tamarside

EX227YP

The Gardens

EX226QY

Broadheath

EX388NH

The Crescent

PL159QX

Tettaridge Gate

EX215QU

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SU

Holroyd Cottages

PL160ES

Broadheath

EX215SQ

Coronation Place

EX215TS

Luxton Close

EX226QL

Claw Park

PL159TA

Crabbs Close

EX215TL

Station Road

EX227DR

South Wonford

EX215QS

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SX

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215EX

Barton Court

EX226QF

Broadheath

EX215TA

Fore Street

EX215JY

Broadheath

EX215QH

Broad Street

PL159SU

Broadheath

EX388LW

Council Bungalows

EX215RU

Sceftbeara House

EX215HE

Broadheath

EX215JP

Broadheath

EX388LH

Cucumber Cottages

EX227AB

Holemoor

EX227BZ

Milton & Tamarside

EX215QE

Bowhay Close

EX215PR

The Maltings

EX215XS

Chilla Road

EX227AD

Holemoor

EX215HJ

College Road

EX215JU

Broadheath

EX388NU

Berry Farm

EX215HD

Broadheath

EX215JS

Broadheath

EX388JX

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215JX

Broadheath

EX215HT

Broadheath

PL160JS

Broadheath

EX215XH

Broadheath

EX215XG

Broadheath

EX215SH

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215EU

Barn Park

EX215DF

Broadheath

EX215NB

South Street

EX215AQ

Broadheath

EX215SN

Hayes Cross

EX226PG

Broadheath

EX215TD

Shebbear & Langtree

EX227LP

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SS

Fore Street

EX215PE

Shebbear & Langtree

EX226RG

Broadheath

EX388NZ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215QY

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215ET

Longlands Cross

EX227LS

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215TQ

Maytree Close

EX215PZ

Victoria Road

EX215UB

Pine View Close

EX227BT

Milton & Tamarside

EX388HZ

Beech Road

EX215RY

Endford Cottages

EX215TE

Fore Street

EX215TN

Home Terrace

EX215PU

Broadheath

PL160JT

Broadheath

EX227DS

Milton & Tamarside

EX215NJ

North Street

EX226JP

Milton & Tamarside

EX227YF

Allens Lane

EX388PF

Dragon Hill

EX215DG

Broadheath

PL159SD

Moorfield Road

EX215QF

Broad Street

EX388HY

Elm Close

EX227AH

Milton & Tamarside

EX215SG

Halwill Cottages

EX388ND

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388LS

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215NG

West Road

EX204QS

Broadheath

EX226PL

Broadheath

Data Sources

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