Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

DOLPHIN COURT, EX39 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLPHIN COURT, EX39 1BQ.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX39 1BQ 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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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 55, 84% owned. EX39 1BQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 28.8% year-on-year.

home £179,090 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX39 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dolphin Court, 0.4km from Morwenna in Northam. Administratively it sits within Westward Ho! ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX39 1BQ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00102833 (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 1BQ. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 197,000

3 sales · Mean £ 214,000

Flat

£ 155,000

18 sales · Mean £ 157,847

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX39 1BQ has low crime rates — 10 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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

Requires Improvement273 pupils0.5 km
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St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School

Good176 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Northam News0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Durrant House Hotel1.0 km
  • Lowborough B\&B0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.6 km
  • Kingsley Inn0.5 km
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Memories Restaurant0.5 km
  • Par Dining0.5 km
  • Pig On The Beach1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kingsburg0.5 km
  • Seahorse Fish And Chips0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple11.6 km
  • Chapleton14.0 km
  • Umberleigh17.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairlea Crescent0.3 km
  • Fairlea Crescent0.4 km
  • The Links0.4 km
  • The Links0.5 km
  • Shelter0.5 km