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EX39 3PH

Glen Gardens

Northam

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Overview

Postcode EX39 3PH 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 7.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Westward Ho! & Northam South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from EX39 3PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Westward Ho! & Northam South near EX39 3PH 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 7.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX39 3PH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
1,877.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.39(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.87(-74%)
Other theft
2.77(-51%)
Vehicle crime
1.66(-43%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
97.06%
Other Asian
2
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.74%
Irish
2
0.74%
Pakistani
1
0.37%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
34.43%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.75%
No qualifications
30
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
66.4%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.2%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Northam

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £500K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £309 per square foot) in Northam area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,162,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£400,000£318
Semi-Detached12£331,250£304
Terraced16£216,000£253
Flats1£157,500£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northam

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326,500£139,000£189,950£175,000
2017£324,000£134,500£202,500£185,000
2018£342,000£233,000£209,000£172,725
2019£321,000£127,000£228,000£178,500
2020£337,500£120,706£233,500£195,000
2021£415,000£154,000£305,000£220,000
2022£490,000£175,000£328,000£265,000
2023£471,250£173,125£379,999£264,000
2024£440,000£147,500£277,500£243,000
2025£466,500£168,750£282,500£245,000
2026£380,000£323,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northam.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£206£251£188
2017£244£201£245£204
2018£268£252£275£199
2019£272£165£231£219
2020£276£192£259£230
2021£330£250£293£248
2022£369£235£344£278
2023£353£271£364£286
2024£370£232£289£279
2025£320£259£320£262
2026£311£342£298
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northam.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northam in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 3PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 3PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 20266, Southwood Drive, Bideford, EX39 2LNDetachedFreehold£360,000
16 Jan 2026Woodmans Lodge, Orchard Hill, Bideford, EX39 2RADetachedFreehold£580,000
26 Mar 2025Olive Farm, Orchard Hill, Bideford, EX39 2RADetachedFreehold£700,000
27 Nov 20256, Glenburnie Road, Bideford, EX39 2LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£339,500
10 Oct 2025Inglenook, Glenburnie Road, Bideford, EX39 2LWDetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the EX39 3PH postcode area, located within Westward Ho! & Northam South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX39 3PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableKingsley SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.8 miSecondaryBideford CollegeAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 3PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX39 3PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsKingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2LGWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miLondisCharles Avenue, Torridge, EX39 2PHWalking 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 3PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Leather

Northam - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Jane Whittaker

Northam - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Wendy Lo-Vel

Northam - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Geoffrey Cox

Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorridgeE07000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorridge and TavistockE14001552
WardNorthamE05011927
ParishNorthamE04012900
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westward Ho! & Northam SouthE02004221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torridge 002BE01020300
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX39 3PH

Is EX39 3PH (Westward Ho! & Northam South) safe?

The area around EX39 3PH records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3PH?

The median sale price around EX39 3PH in Westward Ho! & Northam South is £375,000 (about £309 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX39 3PH?

There are 4 schools close to EX39 3PH, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good), Kingsley School and Bideford College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX39 3PH?

EX39 3PH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,242 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX39 3PH (Westward Ho! & Northam South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX39 3PH is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Leather (Independent), Jane Whittaker (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Wendy Lo-Vel (Green Party).

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.