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EX38

TORRINGTON

Devon, South West, England

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EX38 covers TORRINGTON in Devon, South West.

Avg price £285,214
1yr change ▼ 9.3%
Crime 92% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£285,214

▼ 9.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1% below national avg

Crime Rate

6.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

92% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

137 Mbps

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.

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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

£270K £277K £284K £290K £297K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

69,841

Population

67

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.

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137.0 Mbps

Avg Download

25.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

74%

Superfast Coverage

27%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about EX38 TORRINGTON

What is the average house price in EX38 TORRINGTON?
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 TORRINGTON 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 is the population of EX38 TORRINGTON?
The population of EX38 (TORRINGTON) is approximately 69,841 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 24% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in EX38 TORRINGTON?
There are 4 schools in or near EX38. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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