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Westward Ho!

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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 93 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
Detached37£375,000
Flats25£185,000
Semi-Detached20£247,500
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!

EX391TR

Ridgeway Avenue

EX391XG

Chichester Way

EX391UL

Fosketh Hill

EX391XH

Old Stone Close

EX391JS

Merley Road

EX391TX

Kala Fair

EX391LL

Westbourne Terrace

EX391XP

Queen Elizabeth Court

EX391TS

Lansdowne Park

EX391FH

Queens Close

EX391FT

Kipling Fields

EX391AE

Stanwell Hill

EX393PU

Buckleigh Road

EX391LE

Bath Hotel Road

Data Sources

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