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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 very low crime levels, with around 39 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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
22.76(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.58(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-18%)
Other theft
2.98(-47%)
Public order
2.35(-64%)
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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 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
Detached69£410,000
Flats24£199,000
Semi-Detached27£252,950
Terraced13£275,000

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

EX391HS

Nelson Road

EX391BY

Churchill Way

EX391JB

Kingsley Road

EX391TH

Conybeare Drive

EX391UQ

The Rocks

EX391DF

Churchill Way

EX391UX

Benson Drive

EX393QG

Green Gardens

EX391JD

Atlantic Way

EX391LP

Park Avenue

EX392LT

Cintra Terrace

EX393SE

Heywood Road

EX391HU

Youngaton Road

EX393HR

Prior Avenue

EX391LD

Nelson Road

EX391HE

Stanwell Drive

EX392QP

Chanters Road

EX391DB

Churchill Way

EX391GY

Nelson Mews

EX391HH

Golf Links Road

EX391XQ

Gainsborough Drive

EX392QU

Chanters Road

EX391AG

Fosketh Terrace

EX391AU

Burrough Lawn

EX391BW

Foxhill

EX391EB

St Teresas Close

EX392RR

Goodwood Park Road

EX392RX

Riverside Close

EX393FQ

Meadow Rise

EX391HW

Marlow Court

EX393NN

Fordlands Crescent

EX393PW

Daddon Hill

EX393QA

Heywood Road

EX393SL

Appletree Gardens

EX392QZ

Orchard Gardens

EX391AH

Higher Clevelands

EX391BL

College Close

EX391HX

Atlantic Way

EX392LW

Glenburnie Road

EX393QE

Chope Road

EX391GT

Blackbird Way

EX393NZ

Northdene

EX391BZ

Windmill Lane

EX391GL

Swallow Rise

EX391GN

Heron Way

EX391UF

King Alfred Crescent

EX391UH

Dune View

EX392QX

Ridgeway Terrace

EX393PX

Buckleigh Road

EX393RE

Witten Gardens

EX391AD

Clifton Court

EX393PN

Lenwood Road

EX393PQ

Heywood Road

EX393RZ

Southlea

EX391JA

Kingsley Road

EX391XE

Francis Drive

EX392RQ

Chircombe Lane

EX391BB

Highfield

EX391DD

Searle Terrace

EX391FS

Pines Close

EX391JX

Ennisfarne Road

EX393BR

Hampton Park

EX391XG

Chichester Way

EX392RB

Orchard Rise

EX393NP

Southcott Road

EX391UL

Fosketh Hill

EX393PS

Silford Road

EX391UA

Dane Court

EX391XH

Old Stone Close

EX393NF

Mount Raleigh Drive

EX392RJ

Lower Cleave

EX392RW

Durrant Close

EX393PD

Lenwood Park

EX391AL

Heywood Road

EX391JS

Merley Road

EX391TY

Spring Close

EX391LL

Westbourne Terrace

EX391XP

Queen Elizabeth Court

EX392RA

Orchard Hill

EX393NY

Raleigh Hill

EX391FH

Queens Close

EX391FT

Kipling Fields

EX393PR

Silford Road

EX391AE

Stanwell Hill

EX393NT

Nilgala Close

EX393PG

Heywood Road

EX393PU

Buckleigh Road

EX392LR

Chanters Road

EX392RG

Limers Lane

EX391LE

Bath Hotel Road

EX393PH

Glen Gardens

Data Sources

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