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EX19 8HQ

Fore Street

Winkleigh

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Detailed insights for EX19 8HQ

Overview

Postcode EX19 8HQ 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 3.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Winkleigh & High Bickington has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.9%

Approximately 10.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Winkleigh & High Bickington is £42,257 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX19 8HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Winkleigh & High Bickington near EX19 8HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eggesford located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
2,916.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.83(-32%)
Burglary
5.02(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.57(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.11(-72%)
Public order
2.74(-58%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
96.36%
Other White
7
2.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
30.09%
No qualifications
45
20.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
17.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.89%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.26%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
47.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.38%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.83%
Other social rented
14
10.85%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.65%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Winkleigh

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £368K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Winkleigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£352,500£327
Semi-Detached4£226,000£216
Terraced5£175,000£226
Flats2£161,250£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winkleigh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winkleigh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winkleigh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winkleigh.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winkleigh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Winkleigh in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX19 8HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX19 8HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 2025Montrose Cottage, Fore Street, Winkleigh, EX19 8HQFlatsFreehold£160,000
10 Sept 2025Myrtle Cottage, South Street, Winkleigh, EX19 8HLTerracedFreehold£302,500
21 Aug 20251, Saunders Mews, Winkleigh, EX19 8UBTerracedFreehold£225,000
29 Jul 2025The Mount, High Street, Winkleigh, EX19 8HXDetachedFreehold£575,000
29 Jul 2025Silverdale, Castle Street, Winkleigh, EX19 8HUDetachedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the EX19 8HQ postcode area, located within Winkleigh & High Bickington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX19 8HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWinkleigh Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableAcorn SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX19 8HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX19 8HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe BakeryFore Street, Torridge, EX19 8HQWalking directions to The Bakery

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,653
Band B£1,928
Band C£2,204
Band D£2,479
Band E£3,030
Band F£3,581
Band G£4,132
Band H£4,958

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX19 8HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Thomas Middleton

Winkleigh - Elected 4 Dec 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Geoffrey Cox

Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorridgeE07000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorridge and TavistockE14001552
WardWinkleighE05011931
ParishWinkleighE04003300
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winkleigh & High BickingtonE02004226
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torridge 007DE01020311
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX19 8HQ

Is EX19 8HQ (Winkleigh & High Bickington) safe?

The area around EX19 8HQ 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.

What is the average house price near EX19 8HQ?

The median sale price around EX19 8HQ in Winkleigh & High Bickington is £315,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX19 8HQ?

There are 2 schools close to EX19 8HQ, including Winkleigh Primary School (Good) and Acorn School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX19 8HQ?

EX19 8HQ 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).

Who represents EX19 8HQ (Winkleigh & High Bickington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX19 8HQ 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).

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.