Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

BAY VIEW ROAD, EX39 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAY VIEW ROAD, EX39 1BJ.

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Population

525

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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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.

home £322,166 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School

Requires Improvement273 pupils1.4 km
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St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School

Good176 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tors Top Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

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