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EX22 6FT

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Holsworthy

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Detailed insights for EX22 6FT

Overview

Postcode EX22 6FT is located in a rural town, within the Holsworthy ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe is £40,950 per year. The nearest station is Okehampton, about 16.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe is £40,950 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX22 6FT.

Flood risk

No risk

Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe near EX22 6FT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Okehampton located about 16.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
807.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.48(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.76(-55%)
Other theft
5.17(-8%)
Shoplifting
3.97(-40%)
Public order
3.58(-45%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
94.26%
Other White
13
4.39%
Irish
3
1.01%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.34%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
28.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.7%
No qualifications
39
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
41.18%
Owns with a mortgage
42
30.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
25.74%
Shared ownership
1
0.74%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Holsworthy

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £300K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Holsworthy area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holsworthy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£315,000£316
Semi-Detached9£250,000£261
Terraced18£207,500£273
Flats1£75,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holsworthy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holsworthy.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£125,000£170,000£149,995
2017£226,000£105,000£179,998£160,000
2018£272,000£120,000£180,000£159,995
2019£260,000£91,500£210,000£177,500
2020£257,750£75,000£206,125£181,250
2021£329,000£160,000£220,000£192,975
2022£363,000£110,000£243,750£207,750
2023£350,000£150,000£250,000£200,000
2024£321,250£138,000£252,500£215,000
2025£327,500£147,500£275,000£199,950
2026£293,000£75,000£257,500£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holsworthy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holsworthy.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£217£176£214
2017£232£206£209£215
2018£227£192£228£229
2019£257£157£249£213
2020£238£158£217£203
2021£277£218£240£241
2022£317£196£266£276
2023£306£223£260£251
2024£317£229£269£258
2025£322£326£264£261
2026£354£120£243£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holsworthy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX22 6FT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX22 6FT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202524, Ruby Close, Holsworthy, EX22 6FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
16 Jun 202517, Ruby Close, Holsworthy, EX22 6FTDetachedFreehold£405,000
30 Apr 202520, Ruby Close, Holsworthy, EX22 6FTDetachedFreehold£310,000
30 Apr 202522, Ruby Close, Holsworthy, EX22 6FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£281,000
30 Apr 202521, Ruby Close, Holsworthy, EX22 6FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£281,000

Schools

In the EX22 6FT postcode area, located within Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX22 6FT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryHolsworthy Community CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHolsworthy Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX22 6FT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX22 6FT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitroseStation Close, Torridge, EX22 6DEWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miCo-op FoodThe Square, Torridge, EX22 6APWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 EX22 6FT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lyndon James Piper

Holsworthy - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Pete Shepherd

Holsworthy - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Geoffrey Cox

Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorridgeE07000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorridge and TavistockE14001552
WardHolsworthyE05011924
ParishHolsworthyE04003268
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holsworthy, Bradworthy & WelcombeE02004227
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torridge 008BE01020293
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2025-06-01

Frequently asked questions about EX22 6FT

Is EX22 6FT (Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe) safe?

The area around EX22 6FT records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near EX22 6FT?

The median sale price around EX22 6FT in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe is £250,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX22 6FT?

There are 2 schools close to EX22 6FT, including Holsworthy Community College (Good) and Holsworthy Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX22 6FT?

EX22 6FT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,851 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX22 6FT (Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX22 6FT is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lyndon James Piper (Liberal Democrats) and Pete Shepherd (Independent).

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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.