Postcode EX21 5XB is located in a remote rural village, within the Broadheath ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.3 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 9.7 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 10,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.3% 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 5XB.
Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath near EX21 5XB 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 9.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Broadheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £965,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £320,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £180,500 |
10 year median price trend in Broadheath
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX21 5XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Junction Corner News | Chilla Road, Torridge, EX21 5XW | Walking directions to Junction Corner News |
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: 01/01/2026.