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About

Northam ward sits on the northern bank of the River Torridge estuary, directly opposite the town of Bideford. The area includes the village of Northam itself along with the coastal settlement of Westward Ho! and the historic port of Appledore. Its landscape is characterised by the tidal river, pebble ridge, and surrounding low-lying farmland, with views extending to the open sea at the estuary mouth.

A notable feature is the extensive pebble ridge and dune system at Westward Ho!, which backs a long, flat beach. The area’s history is closely tied to maritime industries, with Appledore’s shipbuilding heritage continuing in a modern shipyard. The Tarka Trail walking and cycling path follows the estuary edge, connecting these communities along the river’s course.

Area overview

On average Northam has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northam is £43,174 per year. There are 1 schools in Northam: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northam is home to around 4,931 people, with a population density of about 1,218.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northam Population
4,931
Population density
1,218.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.5(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.14(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.88(-10%)
Other theft
5.48(-3%)
Public order
2.03(-69%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,771
96.74%
Other White
52
1.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.26%
Irish
11
0.22%
Total population: 4,932

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,332
30.71%
No qualifications
790
18.22%
Level 3 (A level)
690
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
612
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
464
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 4,337

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,264
54.37%
Owns with a mortgage
546
23.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
321
13.81%
Other social rented
103
4.43%
Other forms of private rent
64
2.75%
Total households: 2,325

Property prices in Northam

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Northam area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northam 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 Northam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£423,500
Flats3£157,500
Semi-Detached17£270,000
Terraced19£243,500

10 years median price trend in Northam

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

All postcodes in Northam

EX392LN

Southwood Drive

EX391AX

Foxhill

EX391AZ

Bay View Road

EX393PJ

Heywood Road

EX391DN

Springfield Terrace

EX391UE

King Alfred Crescent

EX393PL

Lenwood Road

EX391UT

Amyas Way

EX391ZA

Northam

EX393PF

South Lea

EX393QH

Clevelands Park

EX391BN

Foxhill

EX391DA

Greenacre Close

EX391DL

Honey Street

EX392RP

Woodland Park

EX393NR

Mount Raleigh Avenue

EX393QR

Foxhole Lane

EX391JL

Tower Street

EX391WG

Atlanta View

EX393NW

Kenwith Road

EX393QB

Heywood Road

EX393QF

Cluden Road

EX393QQ

Heywood Road

EX391BD

Fairlea Crescent

EX392LX

Adrian Close

EX391EY

Sandymere Road

EX393NH

Glen Gardens

EX393NJ

First Raleigh

EX393NS

Nilgala Close

EX393PA

Hilltop Road

EX391BS

Cross Street

EX393NQ

Northam Road

EX393QJ

Heywood Road

EX393SB

Hanson Park

EX391AB

Glebefields

EX391JP

Tadworthy Road

EX391BU

Burrough Road

EX391UU

Wren Close

EX392LA

Glenburnie Road

EX392RH

Lower Cleave

EX391ER

Richmond Park

EX393QD

Tudor Close

EX391FF

Burrough House Gardens

EX391SU

Churchill Way

EX393NE

Padshall Park

EX391ZH

Tithecott Way

EX392LU

Glenfield Road

EX393NL

Fordlands Crescent

EX391UY

Benson Drive

EX392QW

Chantry Avenue

EX393SA

Hanson Park

EX391TJ

Bayview Court

EX392QN

Chanters Road

EX392RN

Glengarth Close

EX392BZ

Northam

EX391JH

Lakenham Hill

EX392LS

Glentorr Road

EX391WT

Northam

EX391BE

Lundy View

EX391BG

Century Drive

EX393SD

Hanson Park

EX391AS

Lenards Road

EX391JJ

Lakenham Hill

EX391NX

Churchill Way

EX391JN

Tadworthy Road

EX393PB

Raleigh Hill

EX391WF

Boulevard Way

EX391AY

Bay View Road

EX391DW

Springfield Terrace

EX392RL

Durrant Lane

EX392QY

Orchard Hill

EX391AJ

Goats Hill Road

EX391WS

Northam

EX391ES

Richmond Park

EX393NX

Raleigh Hill

EX391DQ

Mondeville Way

EX391BY

Churchill Way

EX391DR

New Causeway

EX391TH

Conybeare Drive

EX391WJ

Sea View Avenue

EX391AW

Fore Street

EX391UX

Benson Drive

EX393QG

Green Gardens

EX391BH

Bay View Road

EX392LT

Cintra Terrace

EX393SE

Heywood Road

EX391BA

Bramley Close

EX391EP

Richmond Park

EX392QP

Chanters Road

EX391AT

Castle Street

EX391DB

Churchill Way

EX392QU

Chanters Road

EX391AU

Burrough Lawn

EX391BW

Foxhill

EX391EB

St Teresas Close

EX391SX

Admirals Court

EX392RR

Goodwood Park Road

EX392RX

Riverside Close

EX393FQ

Meadow Rise

EX393NN

Fordlands Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.