Postcode EX39 1HY is located in an urban city, within the Westward Ho! ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Westward Ho! & Northam South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.6 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 7.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Westward Ho! & Northam South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,680 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Westward Ho! & Northam South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 1HY.
Westward Ho! & Northam South near EX39 1HY 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 7.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £377,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £189,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £249,950 |
| Terraced | 11 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westward Ho!
In the EX39 1HY postcode area, located within Westward Ho! & Northam South, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 1HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 23-25 Nelson Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1LQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1LH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Golf Links Road, Bideford, EX39 1LH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.