Town Pop. 5,326

Living in Great Torrington: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Torrington comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Great Torrington most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 34/100 versus a median of 60/100.

The EX38 district averages 38/100, putting Great Torrington 7 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Great Torrington sits 23 points above the EX38 district figure of 28/100. Safety (83) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see EX38 postcode district.

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Great Torrington scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX38 7AB EX38 8AA EX38 9AU EX38

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 189 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 48 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Shoplifting 31 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 34 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 26 crimes
  3. 3 Calvesford Close 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 40
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Great Torrington SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital9.7 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)31.6 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital35.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,674 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
34
Full fibre (FTTP)63.2%
available across Torridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 137 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.7%Student3.1%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.6%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary35.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership67.1%
Among the most-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Torridge · 2026-27
A £1,734
B £2,023
C £2,312
D £2,601
E £3,179
F £3,757
G £4,335
H £5,202
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Chapelton 6.7 mi
Umberleigh 7.5 mi
Portsmouth Arms 8.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 22
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 71
Detached £350,000 17
Semi-detached £220,000 15
Terraced £200,000 35
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£193k £242k £294k £343k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Littleham 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bideford 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Petrockstowe 31 6.2 mi away ⇄
High Bickington 33 6.4 mi away ⇄
Dolton 32 6.4 mi away ⇄
Northam 54 6.7 mi away ⇄
Shebbear 31 7.0 mi away ⇄
Instow 38 7.1 mi away ⇄
Appledore (Torridge) 43 7.1 mi away ⇄
Westward Ho! 49 7.2 mi away ⇄
Fremington 43 8.0 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tawton 40 8.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Torrington a nice place to live?

Great Torrington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Torrington is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Great Torrington?

Great Torrington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 388 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Torrington?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Torrington are Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School and Great Torrington School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Great Torrington in total.

What are house prices like in Great Torrington?

The current median house price in Great Torrington is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £200,000. There were 71 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Great Torrington in context

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Postcode districts in Great Torrington

EX38 38 ⇄

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