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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

EX313PF

Instow

EX313JT

Instow

EX394HR

Elm Terrace

EX394NJ

Instow

EX394LL

Downs Road

EX313JL

Instow

EX394PG

Blackdown Lane

EX394NU

Instow

EX313HX

Instow

EX394JL

Bath Terrace

EX313JW

Instow

EX313PY

Marsh Cottages

EX313NZ

Corffe Hill Cottages

EX394JY

Kiln Close

EX394NT

Instow

EX313JU

Instow

EX313JS

Instow

EX394LA

Kiln Close Lane

EX394HZ

Bridge Lane

EX313JY

Instow

EX394HS

Lyndale Terrace

EX394JP

Marine Parade

EX394LY

Old Rectory Close

EX394JA

Marine Parade

EX313QE

Bishop's Tawton Road

EX394HP

Marine Parade

EX313PH

Hill Park Cottages

EX394LD

Craigwell Villas

EX313PE

Instow

EX379EA

Fishleigh Cottages

EX394NP

Langmead

EX394FY

Lighthouse View

EX313SZ

East Meadow

EX394HW

Marine Parade

EX394LU

Rectory Lane

EX394LP

Downs Road

EX394PD

Instow

EX313SY

Lovacott Grove

EX313HY

Instow

EX313HJ

Estuary View

EX313QD

Rooty Cross

EX394NS

Instow

EX394JQ

Anstey Way

EX394LG

Lane End Close

EX313NX

Templeton Cottages

EX394LZ

Venn Close

EX313JA

Instow

Data Sources

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