Postcode EX39 1AY is located in an urban city, within the Northam ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Westward Ho! & Northam South area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westward Ho! & Northam South is £44,498 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 7.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Bone Hill.
Westward Ho! & Northam South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,094 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Westward Ho! & Northam South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westward Ho! & Northam South is £44,498 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX39 1AY.
Westward Ho! & Northam South near EX39 1AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 7.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bone Hill | Small | Walking directions to Bone Hill |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Northam area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £423,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £243,500 |
10 year median price trend in Northam
In the EX39 1AY postcode area, located within Westward Ho! & Northam South, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 1AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Diddywell Road, Torridge, EX39 1AR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Torridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.