Park Close Holsworthy, Torridge
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX22), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40900308.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £286,250 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 3, E: 5, F: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Torridge costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 26.7 km (17 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 136 to 146 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ruby Country Medical Group, about 250 m away.
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £286,250 | £265,000 | £307,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £219,950 | £219,950 | £219,950 |
| 2012 | 2 | £116,750 | £113,500 | £120,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £162,500 | £162,000 | £163,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £118,000 | £85,000 | £137,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £73,500 | £59,500 | £87,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | SHRUBLANDS EX22 6HR | Detached | £307,500 | |
| 11 Mar 2025 | 13 EX22 6HR | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2024 | 9 EX22 6HR | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2021 | LINDEN EX22 6HR | Detached | £219,950 | |
| 6 Dec 2012 | THE CHASE, 4 EX22 6HR | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 10 May 2012 | PARADISE, 15 EX22 6HR | Detached | £113,500 | |
| 11 Apr 2011 | 6 EX22 6HR | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2006 | 18 EX22 6HR | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2003 | SHRUBLANDS EX22 6HR | Detached | £203,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2002 | SHRUBLANDS EX22 6HR | Detached | £163,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2002 | 16 EX22 6HR | Detached | £162,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 9 EX22 6HR | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2001 | 6 EX22 6HR | Detached | £137,000 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 2001 | 17 EX22 6HR | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 16 Jul 1999 | 17 EX22 6HR | Detached | £82,500 | |
| 22 Oct 1997 | 17 EX22 6HR | Detached | £68,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 1 EX22 6HR | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 16 EX22 6HR | Detached | £59,500 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (11); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (3); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Torridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,601 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,734 | £2,023 | £2,312 | £2,601 | £3,180 | £3,758 | £4,336 | £5,203 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (23% of about 2,390 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX22 6HR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX22 6EY | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 136 m and 146 m above sea level (143 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX22 6EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX22 6HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Okehampton 348,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 26.7 km (17 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Road opp Holsworthy | 150 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 61.9 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 95.6 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ruby Country Medical Group | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Tooth Team | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Holsworthy Hospital | 220 m |
| Police station | Holsworthy Police Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Holsworthy Cashzone | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 3,440 m² | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanhope Park 3.5 ha | 180 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 640 m (0.4 miles) south. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Derriton Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Martyn's Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Whimble Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Chasty Copse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Halsdon Plantation | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Holsworthy Beacon | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 27 | 27 |
None of the street's 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Torridge: see them on the Torridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holsworthy Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Holsworthy Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magpie Royal British Legion EX22 6HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Half Time Hatch EX22 6HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Holsworthy C Of E Primary School EX22 6HD | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Heart Smoke & Soal Ltd EX22 6ES | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Holsworthy Day Companions EX22 6DH | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2016 |
| Boots UK Ltd EX22 6DH | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pearson Close (10); On or near Craddock Close (9); On or near Park Close (8); On or near Dobles Lane (4); On or near Foresters Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Craddock Close · Dobles Close · Kendall Close · Pearson Close · Foresters Road · Meadow View · Ellery Corner · Stanhope Close · West View · Park Grove · Aunay Close · North Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.