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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
4/10
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
22.71(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.91(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.88(-9%)
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%
Chinese
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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Northam area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,162,500.

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
Detached51£466,500
Flats2£168,750
Semi-Detached16£297,500
Terraced16£234,975

10 years median price trend in Northam

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

All postcodes in Northam

EX391LS

The Links

EX391AX

Foxhill

EX391BX

Cross Street

EX393QR

Foxhole Lane

EX393PQ

Heywood Road

EX392BZ

Jubilee Gardens

EX392QU

Chanters Road

EX393NR

Mount Raleigh Avenue

EX391DL

Honey Street

EX392LR

Chanters Road

EX392RW

Durrant Close

EX393QF

Cluden Road

EX391WT

Northam

EX392LS

Glentorr Road

EX391UF

King Alfred Crescent

EX391FB

Glebefields

EX393QA

Heywood Road

EX391AT

Castle Street

EX391AJ

Goats Hill Road

EX391DB

Churchill Way

EX391SX

Admirals Court

EX393QH

Clevelands Park

EX391AN

Fore Street

EX392LU

Glenfield Road

EX392QX

Ridgeway Terrace

EX391BN

Foxhill

EX391DW

Springfield Terrace

EX393PR

Silford Road

EX391AS

Lenards Road

EX391BR

Griggs Close

EX391DR

New Causeway

EX392RX

Riverside Close

EX393NF

Mount Raleigh Drive

EX393PD

Lenwood Park

EX392LT

Cintra Terrace

EX392QN

Chanters Road

EX391WJ

Sea View Avenue

EX391EX

St Teresas Court

EX391BA

Bramley Close

EX391BQ

Dolphin Court

EX393NS

Nilgala Close

EX393SL

Appletree Gardens

EX391BH

Bay View Road

EX391TY

Spring Close

EX391BY

Churchill Way

EX391NX

Churchill Way

EX393NW

Kenwith Road

EX393PW

Daddon Hill

EX393BR

Hampton Park

EX391ZA

Northam

EX391JH

Lakenham Hill

EX391AW

Fore Street

Data Sources

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