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About

Westward Ho! ward encompasses the coastal village of the same name and its immediate rural surroundings. The area is defined by its long pebble ridge and the expansive Northam Burrows behind it, a designated nature reserve. The village itself is linear, stretching along the bay with a mix of residential housing and tourist accommodations. Its economy is closely tied to seasonal visitors and the local golf course.

The unique two-mile stretch of Westward Ho! Beach is backed by the distinctive pebble ridge. Kipling Tors, a set of weathered rock formations on the headland, overlooks the bay. The area's character is shaped by its exposed position on the Torridge estuary and Bideford Bay, with a history linked to Victorian tourism inspired by Charles Kingsley's novel. The Royal North Devon Golf Club, established here in the 19th century, is a notable local institution.

Area overview

On average Westward Ho! has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westward Ho! is £43,358 per year. Westward Ho! is home to around 3,743 people, with a population density of about 1,401.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westward Ho! Population
3,743
Population density
1,401.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.06(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.76(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(+7%)
Other theft
5.08(-10%)
Public order
3.74(-43%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,562
95.06%
Other White
82
2.19%
Irish
24
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.45%
Total population: 3,747

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
942
27.94%
No qualifications
664
19.69%
Level 3 (A level)
514
15.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
496
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
366
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 3,372

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
954
49.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
22.81%
Owns with a mortgage
404
20.9%
Other social rented
63
3.26%
Other forms of private rent
41
2.12%
Total households: 1,933

Property prices in Westward Ho!

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Westward Ho! area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westward Ho! 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! over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£377,500
Flats26£189,000
Semi-Detached21£249,950
Terraced11£275,000

10 years median price trend in Westward Ho!

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

All postcodes in Westward Ho!

EX391LN

Parkview Terrace

EX391GP

Dove Lane

EX393FN

Graham Way

EX393GX

Star Drive

EX391GR

Curlew Drive

EX391XA

Drake Close

EX391UG

Kingsley Park

EX391FU

Crofts Way

EX391US

Atlantic Way

EX391AF

Bay View Road

EX391UJ

Galleon Way

EX391XF

Blyth Court

EX391GU

Inglebrook Heights

EX391LW

Avon Lane

EX391SY

Golf Links Road

EX391XN

Millennium Way

EX391HR

Swanswood Gardens

EX391LR

Avon Lane

EX393FA

Taylor Crescent

EX391FD

Pebble Close

EX391LH

Golf Links Road

EX391GS

Woodpecker Close

EX391UD

Shoreland Way

EX391FP

Roslyn Gardens

EX391GX

Bath Hotel Road

EX391LG

Nelson Terrace

EX391XL

Rudyard Way

EX391JR

Cleveland Terrace

EX391FL

Merley Road

EX391HQ

Beach Road

EX391HD

Golf Links Road

EX391HN

Pebbleridge Road

EX391XX

Sandymere Road

EX391HJ

Aysha Gardens

EX391FG

Greenway Drive

EX391TZ

Stanwell Hill

EX393HP

Westward Ho!

EX391FZ

Kingsley Gardens

EX391LB

Merley Road

EX391LQ

Nelson Road

EX393FD

Buckleigh Grange

EX391FW

Beresford Drive

EX391HY

Kipling Terrace

EX391UN

Ensign Court

EX391BJ

Bay View Road

EX391HL

Venton Drive

EX391TN

Ridgeway Close

EX391XB

Armada Way

EX391HG

Eastbourne Terrace

EX391HP

Swanswood Gardens

EX391LF

Nelson Road

EX391XT

Pelican Close

EX391AA

Cornborough Road

EX391JU

Merley Road

EX391TW

Ridgeway Drive

EX391AQ

Highview Terrace

EX391GW

Bath Hotel Road

EX391JG

Atlantic Way

EX393FL

Channer Place

EX391GZ

Merley Road

EX391LT

Trinity Court

EX391XD

Dudley Way

EX391LJ

Springfield Terrace

EX391NA

Atlantic Way

EX391XJ

Tors View

EX391HS

Nelson Road

EX391JB

Kingsley Road

EX391UQ

The Rocks

EX391JD

Atlantic Way

EX391LP

Park Avenue

EX391HU

Youngaton Road

EX391UP

Britannia Way

EX393HR

Prior Avenue

EX391LD

Nelson Road

EX391UR

Commodore Close

EX391HE

Stanwell Drive

EX391GY

Nelson Mews

EX391HH

Golf Links Road

EX391LY

Stables Court

EX391XQ

Gainsborough Drive

EX391AG

Fosketh Terrace

EX391UW

Coral Avenue

EX391XW

Edwards Drive

EX391HW

Marlow Court

EX391BL

College Close

EX391HX

Atlantic Way

EX391TQ

The Fairways

EX391FN

Pavilion View

EX391GT

Blackbird Way

EX391GL

Swallow Rise

EX391GN

Heron Way

EX391UH

Dune View

EX393PX

Buckleigh Road

EX391AD

Clifton Court

EX391XY

Sandymere Gardens

EX391JA

Kingsley Road

EX391XE

Francis Drive

EX391FS

Pines Close

EX391JX

Ennisfarne Road

EX391TP

Ridgeway Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.