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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £650K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Instow area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Instow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£515,000£344
Semi-Detached1£352,000£306
Terraced3£250,000£425

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Instow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Instow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,000£520,000£180,500£315,500
2017£382,500£283,400£356,000£232,500
2018£357,500£285,000£340,000£305,000
2019£450,000£255,000£381,000£265,000
2020£541,250£335,000£280,000£225,000
2021£500,000£337,500£357,500£377,000
2022£609,500£314,000£522,500£400,000
2023£730,000£385,000£355,000£377,500
2024£545,000£302,500£547,500£475,000
2025£519,000£275,000
2026£515,000£352,000£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Instow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Instow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£338£243£242
2017£263£367£285£260
2018£285£364£310£283
2019£281£386£187£308
2020£262£349£299£354
2021£299£487£305£523
2022£379£502£339£300
2023£465£522£386£343
2024£431£457£373£366
2025£366£482
2026£367£306£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Instow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.