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Westward Ho!

About

Westward Ho! is a coastal ward in the Torridge district of Devon, England. It is named after the nearby village of Westward Ho!, which is known for its long pebble beach and links to Charles Kingsley’s novel. The area includes residential areas, holiday accommodations, and local amenities catering to both residents and visitors.

The ward features a mix of natural and built environments, with the North Devon coastline providing scenic views and outdoor recreation opportunities. Westward Ho! is also home to a golf course and the South West Coast Path, which attracts walkers. The local economy relies on tourism, with shops, cafes, and services supporting the seasonal influx of visitors.

Area overview

On average Westward Ho! has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 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 of residents in Westward Ho! is £40,687 per year.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Westward Ho! Population

3,743

Population density

1,401.3 per km²

Demographics

British

3,562

95.06%

Other White

2.19%

Irish

0.64%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.51%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.45%

Total population: 3,747

Housing

Owns outright

954

49.35%

Private landlord or letting agency

441

22.81%

Owns with a mortgage

404

20.9%

Other social rented

3.26%

Other forms of private rent

2.12%

Total households: 1,933

Property prices in Westward Ho!

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Westward Ho! area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	41	£375,000	£238,000	£290,000	£425,000	£635,000
Flats	27	£193,000	£87,000	£137,500	£258,625	£383,965
Semi-Detached	13	£257,000	£198,000	£223,000	£269,950	£426,000
Terraced	10	£295,000	£186,050	£236,750	£337,000	£353,520

10 years median price trend in Westward Ho!

All postcodes in Westward Ho!

EX391XE

Francis Drive

EX391XG

Chichester Way

EX391UL

Fosketh Hill

EX391XH

Old Stone Close

EX391JS

Ennisfarne Road

EX391TX

Kala Fair

EX391LL

Westbourne Terrace

EX391TS

Golf Links Road

EX391XP

Queen Elizabeth Court

EX391LN

Avon Lane

EX391AE

College Close

EX391FH

Avon Lane

EX391FT

Bay View Road

EX393PU

Buckleigh Road

EX391LE

Bath Hotel Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail