Tannery Row is in Torrington and in Torridge district. EX38 8ED 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 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tannery Row, Torrington, EX38 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX38 8BE, EX38 8AP, EX38 8DU, EX38 8HN, EX38 8HS, EX38 8DY, EX38 8AB, EX38 8BN, EX38 8AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX38 8ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.2% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.8% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 36% | 38.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 20.4% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 22.5% | 24.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 15.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 34.8% | 35% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 38% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 18.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 21% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 17.5% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 17.5% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 22.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 95.8% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 94.3% | 92% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 92% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.8% | 13.5% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tannery Row was 198.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 215.7% higher than the Great Torrington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tannery Row has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Great Torrington and the 7th highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tannery Row, Torrington, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2025-03-20 | £234,381 |
| 1 Tannery Row, Torrington, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2022-03-07 | £229,636 |
| 5 Tannery Row, Torrington, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-02-05 | £207,400 |
| 1 Tannery Row, Torrington, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-05-31 | £238,661 |
| 5 Tannery Row, Torrington, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2013-12-10 | £227,926 |
EX38 8ED 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 703 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkleigh Primary School Monkleigh , EX39 5JY | 3out of 4 | 4,358 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 | 961 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 | 87 yd | |
| Fork N Feast @ 1646 Cafe | Torrington 1646 Visitor Attraction, Castle Hill | 98 yd | |
| Best Of Bevs | Town Hall, High Street | 108 yd | |
| Charlies @ The Plough Cafe | The Plough Arts Centre, Fore Street | 123 yd | |
| The Cabin | 12A South Street, Torrington | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Conservative Club | 38 South Street, Great Torrington | 95 yd | |
| Torridge Vale Social Club | South Street, Torrington | 104 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | High Street, Torrington | 108 yd | |
| The Cavalier | Well Street, Torrington | 247 yd | |
| Torrington Football Club | Torrington AFC, Vicarage Field | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bokhara Indian Takeaway | 29 South Street, Torrington | 81 yd | |
| Torrington Grill | 19 South Street, Torrington | 96 yd | |
| Taffs Fish & Chips | 16 South Street, Torrington | 116 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 12 South Street, Torrington | 147 yd | |
| Chef Lin | Unit 2, 39 - 41 Well Street | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Food) | 22 South Street, Torrington | 96 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | New Road, Great Torrington | 325 yd | |
| Lidl | New Street, Great Torrington | 470 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington Pool TORRINGTON SWIMMING POOL TORRINGTON SWIMMING POOL SCHOOL LANE | swimming pool | 189 yd |
| Torrington Football Club SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Great Torrington School CALVESFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 903 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.