Parkes Road, Torrington
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX38 7NW.
At a glance
12 property sales on Parkes Road, Torrington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £252,250. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £214,000. Average sale prices rose from £195,000 in 2016 to £275,000 in 2026 (+41%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 3% above the Torrington average of £245,376 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Parkes Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX38 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £214,000 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 5 | £208,800 | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £242,500 | 30 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on Parkes Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 20 Mar 2026 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 30 Jan 2026 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 26 Nov 2025 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 14 Nov 2025 | £259,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 16 Feb 2021 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 11 Feb 2021 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 9 Aug 2019 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 29 May 2018 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 23 Feb 2018 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 19 May 2017 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 14 Nov 2016 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Parkes Road EX38 7NW | 23 May 2016 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Parkes Road | £195,000 (Nov 2016) → £200,000 (May 2018) → £200,000 (Aug 2019) → £280,000 (Mar 2026) | +44% over 9 yrs |
| 12, Parkes Road | £215,000 (Feb 2021) → £270,000 (Jan 2026) | +26% over 5 yrs |
| 5, Parkes Road | £185,000 (May 2017) → £220,000 (Feb 2021) → £259,000 (Nov 2025) | +40% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Parkes Road
Crime
29 crimes were reported within about a mile of Parkes Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Parkes Road is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Torridge area Flood alert area
- Lower Torridge area Flood alert area
- River Torridge (Lower) from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard Flood warning area
- Lower Taw area Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Parkes Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Torrington School 863 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School 476 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Chapelton (Devon) station 6.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Pathfield (W-bound) 2 min walk
- Hatchmoor Road (W-bound) 2 min walk
- Hatchmoor Road (E-bound, Hatchmoor Road) 2 min walk
- Burwood Estate (S-bound, Pathfield) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Torrington Health Centre
New Road, Torrington · 0.4 mi - Castle Gardens Surgery
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 559 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,301 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 92% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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