BURROUGH ROAD, EX39 1BU House Prices & Local Information

EX39 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burrough Road, 0.8km from Morwenna in Northam. Administratively it sits within Appledore ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX39 1BU represents 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. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £253k, down 26.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00102821 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.