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EX39 1XT

Pelican Close

Westward Ho!

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Detailed insights for EX39 1XT

Overview

Postcode EX39 1XT 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westward Ho! & Northam South is £44,498 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 8.3 miles away. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Westward Ho! & Northam South has an average 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.

Crime level

6/10

Westward Ho! & Northam South has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Westward Ho! & Northam South is £44,498 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX39 1XT.

Flood risk

No risk

Westward Ho! & Northam South near EX39 1XT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 8.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX39 1XT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
441
Population density
1,183.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.8(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.94(-7%)
Public order
3.87(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.1(-52%)
Shoplifting
1.55(-77%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
417
95.42%
Other White
8
1.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.37%
Irish
4
0.92%
Indian
1
0.23%
Total population: 437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
29.79%
No qualifications
69
17.88%
Level 3 (A level)
58
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 386

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
137
64.93%
Owns with a mortgage
42
19.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
5.21%
Shared ownership
7
3.32%
Other social rented
7
3.32%
Total households: 211

Property prices in Westward Ho!

Median price£281,250
Price per sq ft£344
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£232K – £390K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £281,250 (about £344 per square foot) in Westward Ho! area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westward Ho! over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£390,000£391
Terraced11£270,000£339
Semi-Detached23£260,000£344
Flats17£148,750£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westward Ho!

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westward Ho!.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,000£133,750£208,750£195,000
2017£299,950£146,250£229,950£214,950
2018£285,000£163,000£222,500£199,950
2019£309,950£197,500£226,000£202,525
2020£365,000£180,000£255,000£234,000
2021£360,000£192,500£247,500£192,500
2022£422,498£188,750£288,950£292,000
2023£450,000£211,000£264,950£265,500
2024£426,250£185,000£249,950£243,000
2025£360,000£148,750£252,950£275,000
2026£433,875£407,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westward Ho!.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westward Ho!.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£186£255£227
2017£257£209£227£222
2018£284£208£272£263
2019£281£231£228£236
2020£290£225£272£261
2021£338£252£335£312
2022£369£291£339£298
2023£373£288£350£344
2024£354£287£347£347
2025£378£277£353£339
2026£426£274£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westward Ho!.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westward Ho! in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 1XT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 1XT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 202515, Pelican Close, Bideford, EX39 1XTDetachedFreehold£390,000
07 Nov 20253, Armada Way, Bideford, EX39 1XBDetachedFreehold£425,000
18 Aug 202517, Armada Way, Bideford, EX39 1XBDetachedFreehold£412,500
19 Sept 202510, Old Stone Close, Bideford, EX39 1XHDetachedFreehold£305,000
24 Sept 202510, Gainsborough Drive, Bideford, EX39 1XQDetachedFreehold£324,000

Schools

In the EX39 1XT postcode area, located within Westward Ho! & Northam South, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 1XT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX39 1XT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparGolf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1LHWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLondis23 - 25 Nelson Road, Bideford, EX39 1LQWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,653
Band B£1,928
Band C£2,204
Band D£2,479
Band E£3,030
Band F£3,581
Band G£4,132
Band H£4,958

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX39 1XT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Charmian Hodson

Westward Ho! - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Louis Bach

Westward Ho! - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Geoffrey Cox

Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorridgeE07000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorridge and TavistockE14001552
WardWestward Ho!E05011930
ParishNorthamE04012900
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westward Ho! & Northam SouthE02004221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torridge 002EE01034641
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2002-07-01

Frequently asked questions about EX39 1XT

Is EX39 1XT (Westward Ho! & Northam South) safe?

The area around EX39 1XT records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX39 1XT?

The median sale price around EX39 1XT in Westward Ho! & Northam South is £281,250 (about £344 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around EX39 1XT?

EX39 1XT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,680 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX39 1XT (Westward Ho! & Northam South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX39 1XT is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Claire Charmian Hodson (Independent) and Louis Bach (Independent).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.