Postcode EX38 8EL 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 high crime levels, with around 96.6 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 6.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Rack Park.
Great Torrington has a moderate 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 96.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.5% 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 8EL.
Great Torrington near EX38 8EL 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 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rack Park | Small | Walking directions to Rack Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sydney House Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Sydney House Memorial Garden |
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 8EL 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 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | New Road, Torrington, EX38 8EJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | New Road, Torridge, EX38 8EJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 22 South Street, Torrington, EX38 8AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 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.