Postcode EX38 8DU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Great Torrington is £43,994 per year. The nearest station is Chapelton (Devon), about 6.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Rack Park.
Great Torrington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,038 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Great Torrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Great Torrington is £43,994 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX38 8DU.
Great Torrington near EX38 8DU 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 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rack Park | Small | Walking directions to Rack Park |
| 0.1 mi | Sydney House Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Sydney House Memorial Garden |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Great Torrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £355,000 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £220,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 55 | £195,500 | £244 |
| Flats | 6 | £97,500 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £99,000 | £176,250 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £103,000 | £175,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | — | £189,750 | £158,000 |
| 2019 | £240,000 | £85,000 | £200,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £99,000 | £180,000 | £175,000 |
| 2021 | £288,500 | £131,500 | £203,500 | £182,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £155,500 | £240,000 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | £334,500 | £142,500 | £252,500 | £192,500 |
| 2024 | £317,500 | £120,000 | £265,000 | £198,000 |
| 2025 | £295,000 | £115,000 | £240,000 | £205,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £100,000 | £232,500 | £195,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208 | £196 | £207 | £173 |
| 2017 | £211 | £172 | £211 | £169 |
| 2018 | £226 | — | £243 | £188 |
| 2019 | £238 | £165 | £216 | £195 |
| 2020 | £208 | £142 | £212 | £198 |
| 2021 | £274 | £181 | £254 | £206 |
| 2022 | £335 | £263 | £273 | £237 |
| 2023 | £321 | £184 | £276 | £244 |
| 2024 | £295 | £199 | £281 | £235 |
| 2025 | £299 | £156 | £266 | £234 |
| 2026 | £310 | £240 | £258 | £216 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX38 8DU.
In the EX38 8DU postcode area, located within Great Torrington, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX38 8DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 22 South Street, Torrington, EX38 8AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | New Road, Torrington, EX38 8EJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | New Road, Torridge, EX38 8EJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | New Street, Torrington, EX38 8BX | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
Elected local representatives for EX38 8DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Bright
Great Torrington - Elected 4 May 2023
Doug Smith
Great Torrington - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Mary Bright
Great Torrington - Elected 4 May 2023
Geoffrey Cox
Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX38 8DU records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX38 8DU in Great Torrington is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to EX38 8DU, including Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School (Good) and Great Torrington School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX38 8DU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,038 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX38 8DU is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Bright (Liberal Democrats), Doug Smith (Liberal Democrats) and Lauren Mary Bright (Liberal Democrats).
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.