Postcode EX21 5SW is located in a remote rural village, within the Shebbear & Langtree ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath is £41,310 per year. The nearest station is Okehampton located about 12.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,712 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath is £41,310 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX21 5SW.
Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath near EX21 5SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Okehampton located about 12.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Shebbear & Langtree area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,865,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £415,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shebbear & Langtree
In the EX21 5SW postcode area, located within Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Shebbear Community School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Shebbear College | Other independent school | N/A |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.