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.
- Homes on the streets around central EX21 sold at a median of £377,000 across 13 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Torridge are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 3 schools within about 3 miles, 50% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of EX21 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Torridge pays £2,601 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 2 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in July 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 11 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Torridge: £263,378, up 1.7% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South West average is £302,298.
Check sold prices for a specific address in EX21 →
See where EX21 ranks across South West →
Council tax at Band D in Torridge: £2,601 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare EX21 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for EX21 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
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 | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Three Oaks, EX21 5XQ | Detached | £400,000 | 30 Jun 2021 |
| West Chilla Farm, EX21 5XQ | Detached | £575,000 | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Kingswood House, EX21 5JS | Detached | £1,080,000 | 9 Oct 2020 |
| 2 Little Park, EX21 5XQ | Semi-detached | £170,000 | 14 Sep 2018 |
| The Oaks, EX21 5JX | Detached | £333,333 | 22 Dec 2016 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi away | no figure |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.2 mi away | no figure |
| Halwill Community Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.0 mi away | no figure |
Schools in EX21 with a published admission distance
How far away the last child offered a place lived, as the council published it. Tightest first; each name opens the school's page and its postcode checker.
| School | Stage | Admitted from | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shebbear Community School | Primary | 4.04 mi | 2026/27 |
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.
How EX21 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: over-65s, up 6.6 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of EX21 (E01020289, 1,583 residents in 2021, up 3.2% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: over-65s, up 6.6 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83.0% | 82.8% | -0.2 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 10.5% | 13.3% | +2.8 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 11.0% | 9.5% | -1.5 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 27.1% | 33.7% | +6.6 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 28.5% | 29.0% | +0.5 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 2.8% | 4.0% | +1.2 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 79.5% | 78.2% | -1.3 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 99.5% | 98.0% | -1.5 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX21 in July 2026, most commonly violent crime.
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.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Torridge pays £2,601 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.9% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Torridge, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £2,079 | +4.8% |
| 2022-23 | £2,145 | +3.2% |
| 2023-24 | £2,255 | +5.1% |
| 2024-25 | £2,363 | +4.8% |
| 2025-26 | £2,479 | +4.9% |
| 2026-27 | £2,601 | +4.9% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Torridge, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about EX21
What is the average house price in EX21?
The average sold price in Torridge is £263,378 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX21?
Prices in Torridge are up 1.7% 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.
How much crime is there in EX21?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX21 in July 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
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; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX21 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX21 in July 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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