Living in EX21, Torridge
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX21 in Torridge. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Torridge: £260,783, up 3.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX21
13 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX21, with a median of £377,000 and a range from £131,000 to £1,080,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLLIE WOBBLES, EX21 5XQ | detached | £327,000 | 2022-10-28 |
| THREE OAKS, EX21 5XQ | detached | £400,000 | 2021-06-30 |
| WEST CHILLA FARM, EX21 5XQ | detached | £575,000 | 2021-02-26 |
| KINGSWOOD HOUSE, EX21 5JS | detached | £1,080,000 | 2020-10-09 |
| 2 LITTLE PARK, EX21 5XQ | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2018-09-14 |
| THE OAKS, EX21 5JX | detached | £333,333 | 2016-12-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.2 mi |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.0 mi |
3 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 25.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.9% |
| Professional occupations | 13.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
Crime data isn't available for this area right now.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Torridge's figures.
Common questions about EX21
What is the average house price in EX21?
The average sold price in Torridge is £260,783 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX21?
Prices in Torridge are up 3.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX21?
The median of 13 recorded sales around central EX21 is £377,000, ranging from £131,000 to £1,080,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX21?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX21, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Is EX21 at risk of flooding?
Central EX21 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £377,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX21 or EX22, EX21 or EX20, EX21 or EX38.
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