Postcode EX38 8NH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Shebbear & Langtree ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath is £41,310 per year. The nearest station is Chapelton (Devon), about 10.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,712 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 EX38 8NH.
Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath near EX38 8NH 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 10.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Shebbear & Langtree area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £462,500 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £282,500 | £230 |
| Terraced | 6 | £179,500 | £235 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £180,500 | £188,000 |
| 2017 | £312,000 | £190,000 | £176,500 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £199,500 | £192,500 |
| 2019 | £343,250 | £160,000 | £182,500 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £245,500 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | £390,000 | £280,000 | £205,000 |
| 2022 | £408,500 | £242,500 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | £422,500 | £249,000 | £212,500 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £280,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £422,750 | £245,000 | £189,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £280,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205 | £165 | £196 |
| 2017 | £193 | £214 | £198 |
| 2018 | £247 | £205 | £183 |
| 2019 | £228 | £215 | £199 |
| 2020 | £270 | £203 | £212 |
| 2021 | £263 | £268 | £202 |
| 2022 | £326 | £335 | £281 |
| 2023 | £306 | £291 | £266 |
| 2024 | £303 | £280 | £275 |
| 2025 | £278 | £236 | £247 |
| 2026 | £223 | £293 | — |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX38 8NH.
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 8NH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin
Shebbear & Langtree - Elected 4 May 2023
Christopher Charles Wheatley
Shebbear & Langtree - Elected 4 May 2023
Geoffrey Cox
Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX38 8NH records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around EX38 8NH in Shebbear, Cookworthy & Broadheath is £315,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to EX38 8NH, including Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX38 8NH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,712 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 8NH is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin (Liberal Democrats) and Christopher Charles Wheatley (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.