Postcode EX39 5XU is located in an urban city, within the Bideford South area of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Hartland Coast area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hartland Coast is £45,725 per year. The median sale price in Bideford South is £231,000 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £193,500 and £255,000. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 7.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Old Town Gardens.
Hartland Coast has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,437 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Hartland Coast has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hartland Coast is £45,725 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX39 5XU.
Hartland Coast near EX39 5XU 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 7.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Old Town Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Old Town Gardens |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Bideford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £412,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £288,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £240,000 | £298 |
| Terraced | 20 | £220,000 | £265 |
| Flats | 8 | £146,000 | £249 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £248,475 | £115,750 | £179,950 | £150,000 |
| 2017 | £265,000 | £125,000 | £185,500 | £156,750 |
| 2018 | £277,500 | £114,000 | £187,500 | £159,000 |
| 2019 | £278,998 | £123,000 | £213,995 | £184,995 |
| 2020 | £265,498 | £128,000 | £206,998 | £181,250 |
| 2021 | £299,000 | £135,000 | £242,500 | £187,500 |
| 2022 | £397,575 | £148,500 | £250,000 | £226,750 |
| 2023 | £338,500 | £160,000 | £250,000 | £205,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £176,000 | £269,500 | £199,950 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £145,000 | £238,000 | £205,000 |
| 2026 | — | £143,000 | £252,500 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £185 | £203 | £187 |
| 2017 | £180 | £204 | £228 | £217 |
| 2018 | £214 | £199 | £238 | £182 |
| 2019 | £269 | £187 | £253 | £276 |
| 2020 | £257 | £186 | £239 | £228 |
| 2021 | £249 | £202 | £229 | £234 |
| 2022 | £337 | £245 | £319 | £255 |
| 2023 | £296 | £297 | £298 | £282 |
| 2024 | £328 | £218 | £284 | £265 |
| 2025 | £274 | £277 | £291 | £246 |
| 2026 | — | £190 | £308 | £265 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 5XU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sept 2025 | 4, Speedwell Close, Bideford, EX39 5XU | Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 9, Rowe Close, Bideford, EX39 5XX | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 20, Marlen Court, Bideford, EX39 5XT | Flats | Leasehold | £149,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 5, Marlen Court, Bideford, EX39 5XT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 7, Soloman Drive, Bideford, EX39 5XY | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the EX39 5XU postcode area, located within Hartland Coast, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | West Croft School | Community school | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Bideford College | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Kingsley School Devon | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
Annual council tax rates for Torridge district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX39 5XU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David George Brenton
Bideford South - Elected 4 May 2023
Simon George Inch
Bideford South - Elected 4 May 2023
Geoffrey Cox
Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX39 5XU records about 25 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.
The median sale price around EX39 5XU in Bideford South is £231,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to EX39 5XU, including West Croft School (Inadequate), Bideford College (Requires improvement) and Kingsley School Devon. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
EX39 5XU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,437 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX39 5XU is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David George Brenton (Labour Party) and Simon George Inch (Independent).