EX39 1BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bay View Road, 0.7km from Buckleigh in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Westward Ho! ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX39, EX39 1BH offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k, down 20.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00102823 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAY VIEW ROAD, EX39 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAY VIEW ROAD, EX39 1BH.
273
52
£ 37,400 /yr
41%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX39 1BH combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£675k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 20.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX39 1BH. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 675,000
11 sales · Mean £ 642,272
Semi-Detached
£ 469,000
2 sales · Mean £ 469,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX39 1BH has low crime rates — 14 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Beach Shop1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Country Cottage Bakery0.9 km
- F Heard Quality Meats0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fairway Buoy1.0 km
- Golden Lion0.9 km
- Kingsley Inn0.8 km
- Royal North Devon Golf Club0.6 km
- The Village Inn0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- A Slice Of Life Cafe1.0 km
- Country Cousins1.0 km
- Memories Restaurant0.8 km
- Moran's Restaurant And Bar0.9 km
- Par Dining0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Cabana1.0 km
- Hong Kong Diner0.9 km
- Julies Ice Cream Parlour1.0 km
- Kingsburg0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bideford Beehives Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple11.9 km
- Chapleton14.3 km
- Umberleigh17.6 km
Bus Stops
- Swanswood Gardens0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EX391BH · Data under Open Government Licence