Rakeham Cottages, Torrington
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX38 8JE.
At a glance
8 property sales on Rakeham Cottages, Torrington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 7 Mar 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £189,250. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Rakeham Cottages compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Rakeham Cottages has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX38 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £189,250 | 7 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Rakeham Cottages
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Rakeham Cottages EX38 8JE | 17 Apr 2025 | £378,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 4, Rakeham Cottages EX38 8JE | 7 Mar 2025 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Rakeham Cottages EX38 8JE | 25 Nov 2024 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Rakeham Cottages EX38 8JE | 7 May 2024 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Rakeham Cottages EX38 8JE | 8 Oct 2021 | £143,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Rakeham Cottages EX38 8JE | 13 Aug 2021 | £212,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Rakeham Cottages EX38 8JE | 6 Dec 2019 | £172,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Rakeham Cottages EX38 8JE | 20 Dec 2018 | £172,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Rakeham Cottages EX38 8JE | 18 Nov 2016 | £145,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Rakeham Cottages | £172,000 (Dec 2018) → £212,000 (Aug 2021) → £378,500 (Apr 2025) | +120% over 6 yrs |
| 5, Rakeham Cottages | £145,000 (Nov 2016) → £265,000 (Nov 2024) | +83% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Rakeham Cottages | £143,000 (Oct 2021) → £235,000 (May 2024) | +64% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Rakeham Cottages
Crime
6 crimes were reported within about a mile of Rakeham Cottages 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 | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Rakeham Cottages is in or near 3 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
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 Rakeham Cottages
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkleigh Primary School 137 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School 476 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Great Torrington School 863 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 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
Nearest bus stops
- Puffing Billy (opp, Station Hill) 3 min walk
- Puffing Billy (SE-bound, Station Hill) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Torrington Health Centre
New Road, Torrington · 1.3 mi - Castle Gardens Surgery
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington · 1.3 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 5 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 662 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,495 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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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- Holwill Drive£197k
- Kingsmead Drive£267k
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