Postcode EX39 5LW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Monkleigh & Putford ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe is £40,950 per year. The nearest station is Chapelton (Devon) located about 10.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe is £40,950 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX39 5LW.
Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe near EX39 5LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chapelton (Devon) located about 10.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £362,498 in Monkleigh & Putford area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,235,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £377,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £187,500 |
10 year median price trend in Monkleigh & Putford
In the EX39 5LW postcode area, located within Holsworthy, Bradworthy & Welcombe, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Buckland Brewer Primary School | Foundation school | Requires improvement |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 5LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Buckland Brewer Community Shop | Northwood Lane, Torridge, EX39 5LP | Walking directions to Buckland Brewer Community Shop |
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 5LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Phil Pennington
Monkleigh & Putford - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert Henry Hicks
Monkleigh & Putford - 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.