House prices in Torridge
The median price paid for a home in Torridge was £260,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 803 sales. House prices in Torridge fell 5.5% in the year to September 2026, and are 2.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Torridge was 13% lower than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Torridge was £789 a month in August 2026, 2.1% up on a year earlier (ONS). Torridge had 5.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Torridge stands out
- Torridge has the 5th lowest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 60.0%.
- Prices in Torridge had the 7th biggest price fall of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (−5.5%).
- In the year ending June 2025, Torridge had the 29th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +15.3 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in Torridge
The median price paid in Torridge was £260,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 803 sales, or £2,949 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £372,500 | 321 | £3,333 | +2.1% | +8.0% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £250,000 | 150 | £3,009 | −2.0% | +6.4% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £205,000 | 271 | £2,609 | −2.4% | +9.0% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £140,000 | 61 | £2,456 | −5.1% | −2.1% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torridge | £260,000 | −5.5% | +2.0% | £2,949 | −6.2% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Torridge sold for a median £2,949 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 17% lower than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Torridge has the 137th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its −5.5% change over the year is the 7th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the biggest fall of 26 local authorities in South West.
Broadband and mobile in Torridge
60.0% of premises in Torridge can get gigabit broadband and 86.9% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 60.0% can get full fibre, and 7.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 5th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
68.7% of premises in Torridge get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Torridge
In the year ending June 2025, 4,644 people moved to Torridge from elsewhere in the UK and 3,578 moved away, a net gain of 1,066 (15.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- North Devon 963
- Cornwall 472
- West Devon 212
Most moved out to
- North Devon 811
- Cornwall 452
- West Devon 211
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in Torridge
The average private rent in Torridge was £789 a month in August 2026, 2.1% up on a year earlier. Rents in Torridge are 26.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Torridge has the 51st lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in Torridge
758 homes were sold in Torridge in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.09 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Torridge were 4.0% down on the year before and 42.7% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 121st most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th fewest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Torridge
The police recorded 3,459 crimes in Torridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.2 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.83 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 1.66 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.56 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.20 |
Torridge has the 36th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th lowest of 21 local authorities in South West.
The figure for South West leaves out Gloucestershire, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Torridge
Torridge is the 54th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 54th |
| Income | 117th |
| Employment | 89th |
| Education and skills | 57th |
| Health | 134th |
| Crime | 288th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 9th |
| Living environment | 53rd |
Questions about Torridge
How much does a house cost in Torridge?
The median price paid for a home in Torridge was £260,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £372,500; semi-detached £250,000; terraced £205,000; flats £140,000.
Are house prices in Torridge going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Torridge fell 5.5%, and over five years it rose 2.0%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Torridge?
The average private rent in Torridge was £789 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £565; 2 bed £739; 3 bed £908; 4+ bed £1,269.
Is Torridge a safe place to live?
Torridge had 5.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 36th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South West was 7.5. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Torridge?
60.0% of premises in Torridge can get full fibre and 60.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- West Devon 26 km
- North Devon 34 km
- Mid Devon 46 km
- Teignbridge 50 km
- Cornwall 52 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.