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About

Appledore ward encompasses the historic fishing village of Appledore itself, situated on the estuary where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet before flowing into the Atlantic. The area is defined by a network of narrow, winding streets lined with colour-washed cottages, leading down to a working quay. The local economy remains connected to the water, with boatbuilding, maritime trades, and fishing playing a central role in community life.

The built environment is tightly packed, with the village occupying a narrow peninsula. This creates a distinct sense of place, with water visible from many points. The area includes Irsha Street, known for its traditional facades, and looks across the estuary to Instow. The Appledore Shipbuilders dry dock is a prominent feature on the waterfront, underscoring the ward's ongoing industrial heritage alongside its residential character.

Area overview

On average Appledore has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Appledore is £40,418 per year. There are 3 schools in Appledore: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Appledore is home to around 3,677 people, with a population density of about 812.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Appledore Population
3,677
Population density
812 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.35(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.21(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.88(+68%)
Other theft
8.16(+45%)
Public order
4.62(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,555
96.68%
Other White
30
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.54%
Irish
20
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.35%
Total population: 3,677

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
909
28.71%
No qualifications
561
17.72%
Level 3 (A level)
536
16.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
464
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
353
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 3,166

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
850
47.65%
Owns with a mortgage
391
21.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
240
13.45%
Other social rented
186
10.43%
Social rents from council
51
2.86%
Total households: 1,784

Property prices in Appledore

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Appledore area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Appledore in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Appledore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£379,995
Terraced29£285,000
Flats3£200,000
Semi-Detached6£277,000

10 years median price trend in Appledore

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appledore.

All postcodes in Appledore

EX391NZ

The Mount

EX391XR

Sandymere Road

EX391RW

Myra Court

EX391EE

Alexandra Terrace

EX391NJ

Highbury Hill

EX391PD

Richmond Green

EX391RF

Staddon Road

EX391QR

Appletree Mews

EX391TA

Skern Close

EX391GJ

Holly Avenue

EX391HB

Sandymere Road

EX391HZ

Skern Way

EX391SR

West Moor Close

EX391QE

Tomouth Square

EX391SS

Lever Close

EX391FY

Tides Reach

EX391RN

Irsha Court

EX391RA

Mariners Way

EX391QW

Factory Ope

EX391SA

Hillcliff Terrace

EX391RP

Ivy Court

EX391TL

Lilybridge

EX391DX

Elmfield Terrace

EX391NB

Wooda Road

EX391NP

Diddywell Road

EX391SW

Vickers Ground

EX391SN

Causeway Close

EX391EW

Windsor Road

EX391RJ

Meeting Street

EX391QS

The Quay

EX391RB

Staddon Road

EX391WH

Tomouth Road

EX391SL

Jubilee Road

EX391EQ

Morwenna Park Road

EX391GD

Richmond Rise

EX391RX

Westcroft Terrace

EX391RQ

Scott Avenue

EX391RH

Meeting Street

EX391FJ

The Old Boat Yard

EX391SB

The Lifeboat Slip

EX391EJ

Deans Close

EX391DF

Churchill Way

EX391PJ

Marine Parade

EX391RL

Churchfield

EX391NL

Burrows Lane

EX391DE

Grenville Terrace

EX391RD

Yeo Drive

EX391SF

Torridge Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.