EX39 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cross Street, 0.7km from Morwenna in Northam. Administratively it sits within Appledore ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX39 1BS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 39.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00102835 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS STREET, EX39 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, EX39 1BS.
258
44
£ 37,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX39 1BS 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
EX39 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 39.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX39 1BS. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 189,500
22 sales · Mean £ 191,145
Flat
£ 111,000
7 sales · Mean £ 113,642
Semi-Detached
£ 174,500
4 sales · Mean £ 167,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX39 1BS has low crime rates — 16 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
Appledore School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Marshford Organic Foods0.6 km
- Northam News0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durrant House Hotel0.8 km
- Lowborough B\&B1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Lion0.0 km
- Kingsley Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Memories Restaurant0.1 km
- Pig On The Beach0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingsburg0.1 km
- Seahorse Fish And Chips0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple11.0 km
- Chapleton13.4 km
- Umberleigh16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Square0.1 km
- Square0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- Swimming Pool0.2 km
- Swimming Pool0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX391BS · Data under Open Government Licence