Postcode EX39 2RG 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 28.8 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 7.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Westward Ho! & Northam South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Westward Ho! & Northam South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from EX39 2RG.
Westward Ho! & Northam South near EX39 2RG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Northam area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,162,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £466,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £168,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £297,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £234,975 |
10 year median price trend in Northam
In the EX39 2RG postcode area, located within Westward Ho! & Northam South, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 2RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Leather
Northam - Elected 4 May 2023
Jane Whittaker
Northam - Elected 4 May 2023
Wendy Lo-Vel
Northam - 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.