Postcode EX39 1HQ is located in an urban city, within the Westward Ho! ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Appledore & Northam North area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Appledore & Northam North is £40,305 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 7.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Green.
Appledore & Northam North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Appledore & Northam North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Appledore & Northam North is £40,305 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX39 1HQ.
Appledore & Northam North near EX39 1HQ 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 7.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £286,250 in Westward Ho! area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 27 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £245,000 |
| Detached | 41 | £375,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westward Ho!
In the EX39 1HQ postcode area, located within Appledore & Northam North, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 1HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Golf Links Road, Bideford, EX39 1LH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 23 - 25 Nelson Road, Bideford, EX39 1LQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1LH | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
Elected local representatives for EX39 1HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Charmian Hodson
Westward Ho! - Elected 4 May 2023
Louis Bach
Westward Ho! - Elected 4 May 2023
Geoffrey Cox
Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.