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EX39 3GS

Westward Ho!

Torridge

England / South West / Torridge / Westward Ho! & Northam South / Westward Ho! / EX39 3GS

Overview

Postcode EX39 3GS 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 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Westward Ho! & Northam South is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 8.0 miles away.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Westward Ho! & Northam South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

9.7%

Approximately 9.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Westward Ho! & Northam South is £41,900 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX39 3GS.

Flood risk

No risk

Westward Ho! & Northam South near EX39 3GS 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
525
Population density
895.4 per km²

Demographics

British
505
96.01%
Other White
8
1.52%
Irish
4
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.57%
Total population: 526

Housing

Owns outright
89
39.21%
Owns with a mortgage
76
33.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
14.54%
Other social rented
18
7.93%
Shared ownership
7
3.08%
Total households: 227

Property prices in Westward Ho!

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 in Westward Ho! area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £700,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£392,500
Flats22£199,000
Semi-Detached20£249,950
Terraced11£315,000

10 years price trend in Westward Ho!

Schools

In the EX39 3GS postcode area, located within Westward Ho! & Northam South, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.