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About

Northam Ward is located in the Torridge district of North Devon, covering the coastal town of Northam and surrounding areas. The ward includes the historic Northam Burrows Country Park, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with sand dunes, marshes, and a pebble ridge. The area is known for its proximity to the River Torridge estuary and the Atlantic Ocean, offering coastal views and outdoor activities.

The ward features a mix of residential areas, local businesses, and tourism-related services. Westward Ho!, a popular seaside resort with a sandy beach, lies within the ward. The area has transport links via the A386 road and is close to Bideford, providing access to schools and amenities. Northam Ward has a mix of older properties and newer developments, catering to both permanent residents and seasonal visitors.

Area overview

On average Northam has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 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 of residents in Northam is £40,562 per year. There are 1 schools in Northam: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
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

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

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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Northam area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £875,000.

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
Detached48£412,500
Flats2£157,500
Semi-Detached16£270,000
Terraced17£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

EX391DP

Diddywell Road

EX392QZ

Orchard Gardens

EX392LN

Southwood Drive

EX392LW

Glenburnie Road

EX393QE

Bay View Road

EX391AR

Diddywell Road

EX391BZ

Churchill Way

EX391UF

King Alfred Crescent

EX392QX

Orchard Hill

EX393NZ

Hilltop Road

EX393RE

Goodwood Park Road

EX393RZ

Southlea

EX391BB

Bay View Road

EX391DD

Churchill Way

EX391DH

Admirals Court

EX391FB

Glebefields

EX393BR

Hampton Park

EX393PN

Lenwood Road

EX393PQ

Buckleigh Road

EX391AN

Fore Street

EX391BQ

Lundy View

EX393NP

Fordlands Crescent

EX392RQ

Chircombe Lane

EX392RB

Chanters Road

EX391AX

Fox Hill

EX391JW

Lakenham Hill

EX391UA

Benson Drive

EX393NF

Mount Raleigh Avenue

EX393PS

Buckleigh Road

EX391AL

Fox Hill

EX391BP

Fox Hill

EX391BR

Griggs Close

EX391DJ

North East Street

EX391EX

Appledore & Northam North

EX391TY

Spring Close

EX393PD

Lenwood Park

EX392RJ

Lower Cleave

EX392RW

Durrant Close

EX392RA

Heywood Road

EX393NY

Raleigh Hill

EX391AP

Appledore & Northam North

EX391LS

Golf Links Road

EX393NT

Nilgala Close

EX393PG

Heywood Road

EX393PR

Silford Road

EX392LR

Chanters Road

EX392RG

Chircombe Lane

EX393PH

Glen Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.