Postcode EX38 8DL is located in a rural town, within the Great Torrington ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Great Torrington area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Great Torrington is £39,300 per year. The nearest station is Chapelton (Devon) located about 7.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Rack Park.
Great Torrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Great Torrington has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Great Torrington is £39,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX38 8DL.
Great Torrington near EX38 8DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chapelton (Devon) located about 7.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rack Park | Small | Walking directions to Rack Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Great Torrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £157,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £242,500 |
| Terraced | 46 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Torrington
In the EX38 8DL postcode area, located within Great Torrington, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX38 8DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | New Street, Torrington, EX38 8BX | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.