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About

Instow ward covers a compact coastal area at the confluence of the rivers Taw and Torridge. The settlement itself is linear, stretching along the estuary's edge with a mix of residential housing and local amenities. The dominant feature is the long, sandy Instow Beach, backed by a grassy dune area known as the Instow Dunes. Behind this, the land rises gently into agricultural fields that define the ward's inland boundary.

The area is defined by its maritime activity, with a working quay and boatyards present alongside the recreational sailing club. A distinctive landmark is the remains of the railway line that once ran directly onto the sand for loading barges. The visual focus across the water is the extensive sandbanks and the opposite shore of Appledore, rather than open sea, creating a sheltered, riverine environment.

Area overview

On average Instow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Instow is £52,880 per year. There are 3 schools in Instow: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Instow is home to around 2,189 people, with a population density of about 40.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Instow Population
2,189
Population density
40.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.94(+29%)
Other theft
8.22(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.22(-45%)
Public order
6.4(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.4(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,101
95.98%
Other White
30
1.37%
Irish
17
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.64%
Other
8
0.37%
Total population: 2,189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
690
36.16%
Level 3 (A level)
321
16.82%
No qualifications
280
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
268
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
167
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 1,908

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
495
51.35%
Owns with a mortgage
211
21.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
168
17.43%
Other forms of private rent
42
4.36%
Other social rented
34
3.53%
Total households: 964

Property prices in Instow

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £453,000 in Instow area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Instow 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 Instow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£555,250
Terraced3£275,000

10 years median price trend in Instow

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

All postcodes in Instow

EX394JF

Anstey Way

EX394JB

Bridge Cottages

EX394LJ

Mount Pleasant

EX313NT

Instow

EX313YB

Enterprise Road

EX313NU

Instow

EX394JU

Downs Road

EX394PE

East Barton Cottages

EX313QB

Rooty Cross

EX394NL

Waterside Lane

EX313PD

Instow

EX394JZ

Kiln Close Lane

EX313LA

Uppacott Cottages

EX394LB

Lane End

EX313JX

Instow

EX394LS

Instow

EX313QA

Rooty Cross

EX313HL

Estuary View

EX313PG

Rushcott Cross

EX394FQ

Shepherds Way

EX394LX

Downs Road

EX313JG

Instow

EX394NH

Bishop's Tawton Road

EX394JG

Anstey Way

EX394HN

Sycamore Close

EX313QH

Lower Lovacott

EX394HU

Marsh Cottages

EX313PU

Instow

EX394JS

Millards Hill

EX394LF

Sandhills

EX313PN

Bartridge Hill

EX394JE

Anstey Way

EX313JB

Deerpark Cottages

EX394JX

Anstey Way

EX394GG

Instow

EX379DZ

Langhams Cottages

EX313PZ

Rooty Cross

EX313JF

Instow

EX313PA

Instow

EX394NY

Cobley Lane

EX394NX

Instow

EX394NB

White House Close

EX394RN

Chandlers Court

EX313PJ

Belladown Hill

EX313UQ

Instow

EX379EB

Chapelton Cottages

EX394HX

Chandlers Court

EX394JT

Chichester Close

EX394LW

Downs Road

EX313PW

Instow

EX394NG

Weach Cottages

EX379EE

Instow

EX313JZ

Instow

EX394LN

New Road

EX394JN

Marine Parade

EX313LQ

Instow

EX313JH

Instow

EX313LG

Instow

EX394JR

Quay Lane

EX313HZ

Park Cottages

EX394JJ

Marine Parade

EX394JH

Instow

EX313PP

Instow

EX394JW

Victoria Terrace

EX313NY

Bishop's Tawton Road

EX313PX

Instow

EX313JP

Instow

EX394LE

Lane End Road

EX394PX

Boundary Park

EX394PZ

Boundary Park

EX394PA

New Cottages

EX313JQ

Instow

EX394NR

Instow

EX394NZ

Instow

EX394NN

Instow

EX394RF

Stoneywell

EX394FF

Marine Parade

EX313WT

Lower Westaway Court

EX313JJ

Instow

EX313JE

Instow

EX394HT

Lime Grove

EX313UJ

Bartridge Hill

EX394LH

Instow

EX313PL

Barton Cottages

EX394LR

Follet Close

EX394LT

Instow

EX313PQ

Instow

EX394JD

Bridge Lane

EX394PF

Instow

EX394PB

West Barton Cottages

EX313WU

Bartridge Hill

EX394HY

Marine Parade

EX313JR

Instow

EX313PB

Rushcott Cross

EX313JN

Instow

EX379ED

Instow

EX313HQ

Venn Cottages

EX394NW

Instow

EX313JD

Instow

EX394NQ

Old Barnstaple Road

Data Sources

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