Postcode EX39 4LB is located in a rural village, within the Instow ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Fremington & Instow area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fremington & Instow is £52,374 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 5.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Fremington & Instow has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,644 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Fremington & Instow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fremington & Instow is £52,374 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX39 4LB.
Fremington & Instow near EX39 4LB 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 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Instow area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £540,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Instow
In the EX39 4LB postcode area, located within Fremington & Instow, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Instow Community Primary and Pre-School | Foundation school | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Appledore School | Foundation school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Johns of Instow | Marine Parade, North Devon, EX39 4HY | Walking directions to Johns of Instow |
Annual council tax rates for North Devon 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.