Glove Court is in Torrington and in Torridge district. EX38 8DX is located in the Great Torrington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torridge and West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glove Court, Torrington, EX38 8DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX38 8DS, EX38 8DT, EX38 8DZ, EX38 8BS, EX38 8DU, EX38 8BT, EX38 8DY, EX38 8AP, EX38 8BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX38 8DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 28.6% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 41.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35% | 37% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 20.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 19.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 15.9% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 30.3% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glove Court was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% lower than the Great Torrington average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Glove Court has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Great Torrington and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Glove Court, Torrington, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-10-08 | £150,415 |
| 2 Glove Court, Torrington, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-03-10 | £164,778 |
| 4 Glove Court, Torrington, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-05-24 | £163,811 |
| 6 Glove Court, Torrington, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-11-29 | £249,083 |
| 6 Glove Court, Torrington, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-12-02 | £232,788 |
EX38 8DX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX38 8DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX38 8DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Borough Road , EX38 7NU | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkleigh Primary School Monkleigh , EX39 5JY | 3out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington School Calvesford Road , EX38 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 37 | 37 South Street, Torrington | 176 yd | |
| Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe | Torrington 1646 Visitor Attraction, Castle Hill | 242 yd | |
| Best Of Bevs | Town Hall, High Street | 275 yd | |
| Charlies @ The Plough Cafe | The Plough Arts Centre, Fore Street | 281 yd | |
| The Market Cafe | 13 Pannier Market, South Street | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Exchange | 86 New Street, Torrington | 112 yd | |
| Torridge Vale Social Club | South Street, Torrington | 149 yd | |
| Torrington Conservative Club | 38 South Street, Great Torrington | 156 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | High Street, Torrington | 273 yd | |
| Torrington Football Club | Torrington AFC, Vicarage Field | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bokhara Indian Takeaway | 29 South Street, Torrington | 204 yd | |
| Torrington Grill | 19 South Street, Torrington | 241 yd | |
| Taffs Fish & Chips | 16 South Street, Torrington | 274 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 12 South Street, Torrington | 310 yd | |
| Chef Lin | Unit 2, 39 - 41 Well Street | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Food) | 22 South Street, Torrington | 241 yd | |
| Lidl | New Street, Great Torrington | 305 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | New Road, Great Torrington | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Pool TORRINGTON SWIMMING POOL TORRINGTON SWIMMING POOL SCHOOL LANE | swimming pool | 245 yd |
| Torrington Football Club SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Great Torrington School CALVESFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.