EX38 — TORRINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in EX38

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EX38 is £285,214, which is 26% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Property values in EX38 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in EX38 have fallen 9.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£377,921	138
Semi-detached	£267,234	73
Terraced	£212,230	154
Flat	£125,200	10
All types	£285,214	410

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in EX38

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 6.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EX38 has a crime rate well 92% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in EX38

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EX38 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Marland School	Other	Good	mi
Great Torrington School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

69,841

Population

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

24.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EX38 are 137.0 Mbps, with 91% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 53% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

137.0 Mbps

Avg Download

25.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

74%

Superfast Coverage

27%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EX38 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

EX38 — TORRINGTON

Area Summary

EX38 (TORRINGTON) offers property prices near the national average (£285,214), low crime (92% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (137 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in EX38?

The average house price in EX38 (TORRINGTON) is £285,214, based on 410 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.3% over the past year.

Is EX38 a safe area to live?

Crime in EX38 is significantly below the national average (6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in EX38?

There are 4 schools in or near EX38. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in EX38?

Council tax in EX38 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in EX38?

The average broadband download speed in EX38 is 137 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 74% of premises, ultrafast to 27%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in EX38 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in EX38 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 69,841.