EX39 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Bay View Road, 0.2km from Buckleigh in Westward Ho!. Administratively it sits within Westward Ho! ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX39, EX39 1BJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, down 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00102889 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAY VIEW ROAD, EX39 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAY VIEW ROAD, EX39 1BJ.
525
43
£ 41,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX39 1BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX39 1BJ — age 43, 73% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £322k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX39 1BJ. The average age is 43.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 510,000
19 sales · Mean £ 548,263
Flat
£ 180,000
27 sales · Mean £ 191,944
Semi-Detached
£ 273,800
4 sales · Mean £ 322,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX39 1BJ has low crime rates — 24 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
10 nearby- Arnolds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Beach Shop0.5 km
- Country Cottage Bakery0.4 km
- F Heard Quality Meats0.4 km
- Ho Gifts0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tors Top Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Fairway Buoy0.5 km
- Royal North Devon Golf Club0.8 km
- The Village Inn0.4 km
- Waterfront Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- A Slice Of Life Cafe0.5 km
- Beach Coffee0.5 km
- Country Cousins0.5 km
- M Rock And Bowl0.7 km
- Moran's Restaurant And Bar0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Cabana0.5 km
- Hong Kong Diner0.4 km
- Julies Ice Cream Parlour0.5 km
- Nice Ice Cream Parlour0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple12.5 km
- Chapleton14.8 km
- Umberleigh18.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsley Road0.2 km
- Buckleigh Cross0.2 km
- Buckleigh Cross0.2 km
- Swanswood Gardens0.4 km
- Atlantic Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX391BJ · Data under Open Government Licence