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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

EX226PN

Broadheath

EX388NL

Putshole Lane

EX388PA

Shebbear & Langtree

EX204QS

Broadheath

EX215SD

Barn Close

EX227YT

Broadheath

EX388BG

Chapel Close

PL159FF

Lower Sladesmoor Crescent

EX215DR

Holly Close

EX215PY

Ducking Stool Cottages

EX215QE

Bowhay Close

EX215SR

Haycross Hill

PL159RS

Darts Close

PL160EW

Broadheath

EX215DD

Mount Lane

EX215EN

Cross Lanes

EX227AL

Milton & Tamarside

EX215NL

East Street

EX215QX

Shebbear & Langtree

EX227AY

Milton & Tamarside

EX227YP

The Gardens

EX388LJ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388QZ

Dragon Hill

PL159SD

Moorfield Road

EX215TP

Broadheath

EX215UG

Broadheath

EX215XA

Somerslea

EX226PS

Broadheath

PL159SF

Broadheath

EX215AQ

Broadheath

EX215RZ

Haycross Hill

EX215UT

Broadheath

EX215XW

Alma Terrace

EX227AH

Milton & Tamarside

PL160ET

Moor View

EX215LY

Orchard Terrace

EX215TB

Broadheath

EX227AN

Milton & Tamarside

EX227YE

Middlecott

EX388BQ

Market Field

EX215BU

Dots Close

EX215DU

Broadheath

EX215EX

Barton Court

EX215HS

East Street

EX215JL

Broadheath

EX215AZ

Ackland Close

EX215DN

Broadheath

EX215HW

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215JG

Lakeview Rise

EX215QH

Broad Street

EX215QP

Pitt Hill

EX215SQ

Coronation Place

EX215XL

Pine View Close

EX215XN

Chilla Road

EX215XU

Chilla Road

EX388LR

Shebbear & Langtree

PL159SW

Kellacott

PL160ER

Broadheath

EX215DP

Broadheath

EX215JY

Broadheath

EX215SN

Hayes Cross

EX226RP

Eastacombe Cottages

EX227DE

Milton & Tamarside

PL159RQ

Broadheath

EX215JR

Broadheath

EX215XD

Chilla Road

EX388JQ

Stibb Cottages

EX215DX

Mount Lane

EX215EE

Edgefield

EX215JS

Broadheath

EX215PS

Pellews Cottages

EX227BZ

Milton & Tamarside

PL159QY

Broadheath

EX215RY

Endford Cottages

EX215SE

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215UJ

Broadheath

EX226PL

Broadheath

EX226SJ

Broadheath

EX227AQ

Fore Street

EX388NJ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215JP

Broadheath

EX215RA

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215TW

Henderbarrow Cottages

EX226PQ

Broadheath

EX388NH

The Crescent

EX388NT

Berry Cross

EX388RH

Southlands Drive

PL159SE

Sitcott Barn Cottages

EX215ES

Broadheath

EX215QW

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SJ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX226RG

Broadheath

PL159SN

Broadheath

PL160SW

Broadheath

EX215HJ

College Road

EX215RX

Old Village Cottage

EX215TL

Station Road

EX215UY

Broadheath

EX227AE

Queens Park

EX227DA

Milton & Tamarside

Data Sources

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