EX39 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Burrough Lawn, 0.8km from Morwenna in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Northam ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00165935 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURROUGH LAWN, EX39 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURROUGH LAWN, EX39 1AU.
180
58
£ 41,900 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Average age 58, 92% owned. EX39 1AU is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX39 1AU. The average age is 58.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Flat
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 173,106
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX39 1AU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School
St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Marshford Organic Foods0.8 km
- Northam News0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durrant House Hotel0.6 km
- Bideford Beehives Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Lion0.2 km
- Kingsley Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Memories Restaurant0.1 km
- Pig On The Beach0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingsburg0.3 km
- Seahorse Fish And Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple11.1 km
- Chapleton13.4 km
- Umberleigh16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lenards Road0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Memorial0.1 km
- Swimming Pool0.2 km
- Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX391AU · Data under Open Government Licence