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Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath

About

Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath form a rural area in Torridge, North Devon, characterised by rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and scattered villages. The landscape is shaped by small streams and patches of ancient woodland, with a mix of arable and livestock farming. Shebbear, the largest settlement, has a historic church and a village green, while Cookworthy and Broadheath are smaller hamlets with traditional stone cottages.

The area is quiet and sparsely populated, with narrow lanes connecting the settlements. Local landmarks include Shebbear’s 'Devil’s Stone', a large boulder with folklore ties, and remnants of Cookworthy’s mining history. The Torridge River flows nearby, offering fishing and walking opportunities. Agriculture remains central to the economy, though tourism plays a role due to the area’s peaceful setting and proximity to Dartmoor.

Area overview

On average Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38 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 of residents in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath is £41,800 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).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath Population

7,269

Population density

26.5 per km²

Demographics

British

7,017

96.51%

Other White

1.21%

Irish

0.48%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.39%

Other

0.26%

Total population: 7,271

Housing

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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £299,950 in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £965,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	54	£375,000	£241,500	£290,588	£473,700	£672,750
Semi-Detached	21	£250,000	£173,250	£225,000	£297,500	£500,000
Terraced	10	£185,250	£111,250	£152,250	£227,500	£443,000

10 years median price trend in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath

All postcodes in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath

EX215RX

Haycross Hill

EX215TL

Station Road

EX215UY