EX39 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foxhill, 0.9km from Morwenna in Northam. Administratively it sits within Northam ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX39 1BN represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00102825 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOXHILL, EX39 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHILL, EX39 1BN.
295
55
£ 41,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX39 1BN 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
Average age 55, 78% owned. EX39 1BN 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 1BN. The average age is 55.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX39 1BN 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Marshford Organic Foods0.9 km
- Northam News0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durrant House Hotel0.5 km
- Bideford Beehives Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Lion0.3 km
- Kingsley Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Memories Restaurant0.2 km
- Pig On The Beach0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingsburg0.4 km
- Seahorse Fish And Chips0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple11.2 km
- Chapleton13.4 km
- Umberleigh16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Memorial0.1 km
- Lenards Road0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Fairlea Crescent0.3 km
- Fairlea Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX391BN · Data under Open Government Licence