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Shebbear & Langtree

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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.

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.