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About

Shebbear & Langtree ward covers a rural expanse in northern Torridge, characterised by farmland and scattered settlements. The area centres around the villages of Shebbear and Langtree, which provide local amenities like shops and pubs. The landscape is dominated by fields and hedgerows, with the River Torridge flowing through the western part of the ward. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy and shapes the quiet, working environment.

A notable local tradition involves the "Devil's Stone" in Shebbear village, a large granite boulder that is ritually turned over each year on November 5th. The ward's geography includes areas of higher ground, such as around Langtree, offering views across the surrounding countryside. Community life often focuses on the village halls and the local primary schools, maintaining a strong sense of parish identity within this largely agricultural setting.

Area overview

On average Shebbear & Langtree has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shebbear & Langtree is £41,727 per year. There are 3 schools in Shebbear & Langtree: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shebbear & Langtree is home to around 3,850 people, with a population density of about 29.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shebbear & Langtree Population
3,850
Population density
29.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.56(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.49(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.19(-20%)
Other theft
3.38(-40%)
Public order
1.56(-76%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,739
97.12%
Other White
38
0.99%
Irish
17
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.29%
Chinese
10
0.26%
Total population: 3,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
867
25.9%
No qualifications
641
19.15%
Level 3 (A level)
623
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
509
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
379
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 3,348

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
886
53.63%
Owns with a mortgage
402
24.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
215
13.01%
Other social rented
68
4.12%
Other forms of private rent
67
4.06%
Total households: 1,652

Property prices in Shebbear & Langtree

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £500K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Shebbear & Langtree area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shebbear & Langtree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£462,500£298
Semi-Detached7£282,500£230
Terraced6£179,500£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shebbear & Langtree

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shebbear & Langtree.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£180,500£188,000
2017£312,000£190,000£176,500
2018£310,000£199,500£192,500
2019£343,250£160,000£182,500
2020£325,000£245,500£170,000
2021£390,000£280,000£205,000
2022£408,500£242,500£230,000
2023£422,500£249,000£212,500
2024£450,000£280,000£235,000
2025£422,750£245,000£189,000
2026£450,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shebbear & Langtree.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shebbear & Langtree.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£165£196
2017£193£214£198
2018£247£205£183
2019£228£215£199
2020£270£203£212
2021£263£268£202
2022£326£335£281
2023£306£291£266
2024£303£280£275
2025£278£236£247
2026£223£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shebbear & Langtree.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shebbear & Langtree in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Shebbear & Langtree

Is Shebbear & Langtree safe?

Shebbear & Langtree records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Shebbear & Langtree?

The median sale price in Shebbear & Langtree is £315,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Shebbear & Langtree?

Shebbear & Langtree has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Shebbear & Langtree?

Shebbear & Langtree scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shebbear & Langtree sits around rank 10,849 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Shebbear & Langtree?

The average household income in Shebbear & Langtree is around £41,727 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Shebbear & Langtree?

Shebbear & Langtree is represented by 2 elected councillors: Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin (Liberal Democrats) and Christopher Charles Wheatley (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SR

Haycross Hill

EX388LG

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215PE

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203DN

Pretty Top

EX388PL

South Hill Cottages

EX203HL

Church Gate

EX388PN

Five Lanes End

EX388NH

The Crescent

EX388HX

Willow Grove

EX215HN

Green Lane Bungalows

EX215SJ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388RS

Church Meadow

EX203HN

The Square

EX388QG

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388BG

Chapel Close

EX388QL

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388QT

Mutton Lane

EX215LY

Orchard Terrace

EX215QT

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203ET

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215RU

Sceftbeara House

EX215QZ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215EE

Edgefield

EX203EY

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SX

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203DW

Ryall's Corner

EX215RP

College Road

EX388JA

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SB

Balkwill Cottages

EX215HL

College Road

EX215PB

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203EQ

New Road

EX215HH

College Road

EX215NN

High View

EX215PD

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203HP

Brandise Hill

EX388NJ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SG

Halwill Cottages

EX388PZ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203HE

New Berry Cottages

EX388LW

Council Bungalows

EX388LS

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388NA

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388BQ

Market Field

EX215RX

Old Village Cottage

EX203DR

Green Lane

EX215HQ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX227LP

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388QA

Yarde Cottages

EX215HW

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203QE

Huish

EX215NF

West Road

EX215SZ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203QP

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388NG

Fore Street

EX215RW

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SE

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SW

Hayes Cross

EX215TA

Fore Street

EX203QH

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388PF

Dragon Hill

EX215SA

Haycross Hill

EX215NR

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215PJ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203EZ

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215JB

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203EA

Malt Scoop Cottages

EX388AT

Taddiport

EX215NG

West Road

EX388JB

Rolle Road

EX215RA

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203HG

Oaklands

EX388QF

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215LZ

South Street

EX203DF

Clinton Gardens

EX388LU

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215NL

East Street

EX215ST

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215QS

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215HX

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388PY

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388NE

Langtreemoor Lane

EX215QJ

Meadow Park

EX388LE

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215HU

East Street

EX215JD

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203DG

Grange Lane

EX203HF

Springfield

EX215RS

St Michaels View

EX203QQ

Brandise Hill

EX215QW

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215QY

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388NR

Shebbear & Langtree

EX388NY

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215SY

Shebbear & Langtree

EX215RG

Shebbear & Langtree

EX227LS

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203DX

Mucky Lane

EX215PW

Shebbear & Langtree

EX203ES

The Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.