Postcode EX19 8DB is located in a rural town, within the Winkleigh ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Winkleigh & High Bickington area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winkleigh & High Bickington is £42,257 per year. The nearest station is Eggesford, about 4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Winkleigh & High Bickington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,216 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Winkleigh & High Bickington has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Winkleigh & High Bickington is £42,257 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX19 8DB.
Winkleigh & High Bickington near EX19 8DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eggesford located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Winkleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £352,500 | £327 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £226,000 | £216 |
| Terraced | 5 | £175,000 | £226 |
| Flats | 2 | £161,250 | £289 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £281,000 | £179,950 | £185,500 |
| 2017 | £255,500 | £237,500 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £201,750 | £206,250 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £240,000 | £174,995 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £223,750 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £360,000 | £237,500 | £237,500 |
| 2022 | £372,500 | £217,250 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £342,995 | £250,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £354,995 | £239,995 | £195,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £231,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £278,500 | £143,252 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £171 | £218 |
| 2017 | £241 | £184 | £200 |
| 2018 | £252 | £216 | £221 |
| 2019 | £284 | £244 | £228 |
| 2020 | £263 | £239 | £238 |
| 2021 | £254 | £221 | £243 |
| 2022 | £318 | £267 | £287 |
| 2023 | £332 | £297 | £174 |
| 2024 | £315 | £304 | £283 |
| 2025 | £321 | £274 | £197 |
| 2026 | £372 | £205 | £226 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX19 8DB.
In the EX19 8DB postcode area, located within Winkleigh & High Bickington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX19 8DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Bakery | Fore Street, Torridge, EX19 8HQ | Walking directions to The Bakery |
Annual council tax rates for Torridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX19 8DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephen Thomas Middleton
Winkleigh - Elected 4 Dec 2025
Geoffrey Cox
Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX19 8DB records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around EX19 8DB in Winkleigh & High Bickington is £315,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to EX19 8DB, including Winkleigh Primary School (Good) and Acorn School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX19 8DB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,216 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX19 8DB is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Thomas Middleton (Liberal Democrats).
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.