About Moortown

Moortown is a small village located in the county of Devon, England, within the EX38 postcode area. The village features a mix of traditional and modern homes, set against the backdrop of the surrounding countryside. Residents and visitors can enjoy the local amenities, including a few shops and a community centre that serves as a hub for various activities and events. The area is characterised by its agricultural landscape, with fields and farms nearby. Moortown is well-placed for those wishing to explore the wider region of Devon, with easy access to both rural walks and nearby towns. The village offers a peaceful atmosphere, making it a suitable spot for those looking to escape the busier urban centres.

Local Government

District Torridge
County Devon
Ward Great Torrington
Constituency Torridge and West Devon
Parish Great Torrington
Region South West

Property Prices 1,172 sales

Average Price £265K
£2K — £1.7M
Detached £336K 365
Semi £224K 221
Terraced £203K 463
Flat £134K 28

Nearest Train Stations 5 stations

Chapelton (Devon) Train Station 5.3 miles
Umberleigh Train Station 6.2 miles
Portsmouth Arms Train Station 6.7 miles
Barnstaple Train Station 8 miles
Kings Nympton Train Station 9.3 miles

Schools & Education 9 nearby View all schools

6 Primary
1 Secondary
2 Other
Great Torrington School Secondary 1 miles Bluecoat Children's Centre 1.2 miles Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Monkleigh Primary School Primary 3.6 miles Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Primary 4.3 miles Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Primary 4.3 miles East-the-Water Community Primary School Primary 4.8 miles Marland School 4.9 miles Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Primary 5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Stevenstone 0.9 miles High Bullen 1.2 miles Great Torrington 1.4 miles Huntshaw 1.4 miles Kingscott 1.8 miles St Giles in the Wood 1.8 miles Dodscott 2 miles Huntshaw Water 2 miles Taddiport 2.2 miles Sherwood Green 2.5 miles Weare Giffard 2.6 miles Haddacott 2.6 miles

Streets in EX38 30 shown View all streets

A3124 2 A386 6 A388 7 Alice Mews 1 Apple Orchard 1 B3227 17 Back Lane 1 Beech Road 1 Belle Vue Cross 1 Best's Lane 1 Borough Road 3 Borough View 2 Burwood Lane 1 Burwood Road 3 Caddywell Lane 1 Caddywell Meadow 1 Calf Street 9 Calvesford Close 1 Calvesford Road 3 Castle Hill Gardens 3 Castle Street 1 Church Lane 7 Cornmarket Street 1 Cromwell Close 1 Crowbeare Meadow 1 Darracott 2 Dartington Close 1 Dartington Fields 2 Dick Hills Lane 1 Dragon Hill 1

Postcodes in EX38 50 shown View all postcodes

EX38 7AB EX38 7AD EX38 7AE EX38 7AF EX38 7AG EX38 7AH EX38 7AJ EX38 7AL EX38 7AN EX38 7AP EX38 7AQ EX38 7AR EX38 7AS EX38 7AT EX38 7AX EX38 7AZ EX38 7BA EX38 7BB EX38 7BE EX38 7BG EX38 7BH EX38 7BJ EX38 7BL EX38 7BN EX38 7BP EX38 7BQ EX38 7BR EX38 7BS EX38 7BT EX38 7BU EX38 7BW EX38 7BX EX38 7BY EX38 7BZ EX38 7DA EX38 7DB EX38 7DD EX38 7DE EX38 7DF EX38 7DG EX38 7DH EX38 7DJ EX38 7DL EX38 7DN EX38 7DP EX38 7DQ EX38 7DR EX38 7DT EX38 7DW EX38 7DX

Crime in Moortown 20 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Moortown falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.

13 Violence & Sexual Offences
3 Shoplifting
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Anti-Social Behaviour
1 Other Theft
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.