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Westward Ho! & Northam South

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About

Westward Ho! sits on the North Devon coast in Torridge, set beside a long sandy beach backed by dunes. The village grew as a Victorian seaside resort and retains a seafront promenade, shops and cafés that serve visitors and local residents. The South West Coast Path runs along the shoreline, and waves off the beach attract surfers. The exclamation mark in the village name comes from Charles Kingsley’s 19th‑century novel and remains part of road signs and maps.

Immediately inland and to the east, Northam South includes Northam Burrows, a broad stretch of common land of dunes, salt marsh and grass used for grazing and recreation. The Royal North Devon Golf Club occupies part of the burrows and dates from the 1860s, making it notable in the history of English golf. Paths cross the common and link to the shoreline, offering views across the bay and access to coastal habitats that support wading birds and shoreline plants. Local amenities and seasonal accommodation support a steady flow of day visitors and longer stays.

Area overview

On average Westward Ho! & Northam South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westward Ho! & Northam South is £44,498 per year. There are 1 schools in Westward Ho! & Northam South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westward Ho! & Northam South is home to around 6,370 people, with a population density of about 1,220.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westward Ho! & Northam South Population
6,370
Population density
1,220.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.96(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.79(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-18%)
Other theft
2.83(-50%)
Public order
1.88(-71%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,135
96.3%
Other White
88
1.38%
Irish
32
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.25%
Total population: 6,371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,734
30.74%
No qualifications
1,026
18.19%
Level 3 (A level)
877
15.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
762
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
619
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 5,641

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,652
54.49%
Owns with a mortgage
682
22.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
513
16.92%
Other social rented
86
2.84%
Other forms of private rent
60
1.98%
Total households: 3,032

Property prices in Westward Ho! & Northam South

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 in Westward Ho! & Northam South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,162,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westward Ho! & Northam South 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 Westward Ho! & Northam South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats25£185,000
Detached71£410,000
Terraced16£266,500
Semi-Detached29£270,000

10 years median price trend in Westward Ho! & Northam South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westward Ho! & Northam South.

All postcodes in Westward Ho! & Northam South

EX393PN

Lenwood Road

EX391AY

Bay View Road

EX391AL

Heywood Road

EX392LW

Glenburnie Road

EX393QJ

Heywood Road

EX391NA

Atlantic Way

EX391LR

Avon Lane

EX393NS

Nilgala Close

EX391FU

Crofts Way

EX393SA

Hanson Park

EX393SE

Heywood Road

EX391XF

Blyth Court

EX391GY

Nelson Mews

EX393FQ

Meadow Rise

EX391HH

Golf Links Road

EX393NE

Padshall Park

EX391XG

Chichester Way

EX391BD

Fairlea Crescent

EX393NX

Raleigh Hill

EX393QR

Foxhole Lane

EX391UF

King Alfred Crescent

EX393NL

Fordlands Crescent

EX393NT

Nilgala Close

EX393PL

Lenwood Road

EX391AA

Cornborough Road

EX391AQ

Highview Terrace

EX391TZ

Stanwell Hill

EX393QG

Green Gardens

EX392RW

Durrant Close

EX392LU

Glenfield Road

EX393PB

Raleigh Hill

EX393NW

Kenwith Road

EX391LN

Parkview Terrace

EX393FA

Taylor Crescent

EX393NQ

Northam Road

EX393PF

South Lea

EX392LN

Southwood Drive

EX393FL

Channer Place

EX391JS

Merley Road

EX392QU

Chanters Road

EX393FN

Graham Way

EX393PR

Silford Road

EX391LQ

Nelson Road

EX391XT

Pelican Close

EX391FS

Pines Close

EX391HW

Marlow Court

EX392QP

Chanters Road

EX392LA

Glenburnie Road

EX391UY

Benson Drive

EX393SB

Hanson Park

EX391LW

Avon Lane

EX392LX

Adrian Close

EX391HX

Atlantic Way

EX391UE

King Alfred Crescent

EX391DQ

Mondeville Way

EX393PD

Lenwood Park

EX392QY

Orchard Hill

EX393PU

Buckleigh Road

EX391GS

Woodpecker Close

EX391UT

Amyas Way

EX391GZ

Merley Road

EX391GL

Swallow Rise

EX391GN

Heron Way

EX393RZ

Southlea

EX391JU

Merley Road

EX391JA

Kingsley Road

EX392LT

Cintra Terrace

EX391UQ

The Rocks

EX392RQ

Chircombe Lane

EX391LD

Nelson Road

EX392RN

Glengarth Close

EX391TY

Spring Close

EX391AF

Bay View Road

EX393PH

Glen Gardens

EX392LR

Chanters Road

EX391AE

Stanwell Hill

EX391UA

Dane Court

EX391DG

Daneshay

EX391HS

Nelson Road

EX392RL

Durrant Lane

EX391XP

Queen Elizabeth Court

EX391HY

Kipling Terrace

EX393PW

Daddon Hill

EX393HP

Escott Crescent

EX392RA

Orchard Hill

EX391UL

Fosketh Hill

EX391FW

Beresford Drive

EX391LL

Westbourne Terrace

EX391XB

Armada Way

EX391JD

Atlantic Way

EX391GT

Blackbird Way

EX391LF

Nelson Road

EX393NZ

Northdene

EX393QH

Clevelands Park

EX391DA

Greenacre Close

EX391DZ

Oxmans Lane

EX391XJ

Tors View

EX393QB

Heywood Road

EX393PS

Silford Road

EX392QX

Ridgeway Terrace

Data Sources

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