Area Analysis Torridge, South West

EX39 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX39 postcode area.

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Population

39,443

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,743 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
workEmployment
3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX39's 68% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £268k. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.

home £268,115 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX39 is a postcode district in Torridge, South West, covering 1327 active and 272 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EX39 (12%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX39 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in EX39 are around £268k, down 10.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across EX39 at 125 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EX39 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2079
Anti-social behaviour964
Criminal damage and arson487
Shoplifting315
Public order310

school Local Schools

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East-the-Water Community Primary School

Good459 pupils
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West Croft School

Good571 pupils
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Buckland Brewer Primary School

Good58 pupils
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Hartland Primary School

Good121 pupils
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Instow Community Primary and Pre-School

Good143 pupils
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Monkleigh Primary School

Good125 pupils
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Parkham Primary School

Good57 pupils
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Woolsery Primary School

Good131 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Bideford Bay Holiday Park
  • Commodore Hotel
  • Eastleigh Manor
  • Honeysuckle Cottage B&B
  • Instow Barton
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

55 nearby
  • The Seagate Hotel
  • Westleigh Inn
  • The North Devon Yacht Club
  • The Quay Inn
  • The Wayfarer Inn
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • The Boathouse
  • The Instow Arms
  • A Slice Of Life Cafe
  • Appledore Flame Factory
  • Asda Coffee Shop
  • + 73 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Coffee Container
  • Indulge At Westward Ho
  • Toon Station Refreshments
  • The Glorious Oyster
  • Ali's Kebab And Pizza House
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Johns of Instow
  • Johns of Instow
  • Active Torridge
  • Deanos Ice Cream
  • GE Honey And Son
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Asda Walmart Ltd
  • Co-operative (Food)
  • Lidl
  • Morrisons Stores
  • + 2 more