EX39 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foxhill, 0.8km from Morwenna in Northam. Administratively it sits within Northam ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX39 1BW represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00102825 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOXHILL, EX39 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHILL, EX39 1BW.
295
55
£ 41,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX39 1BW 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 1BW is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX39 1BW. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX39 1BW 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
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Marshford Organic Foods0.9 km
- Northam News0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durrant House Hotel0.5 km
- Bideford Beehives Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Lion0.3 km
- Kingsley Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Memories Restaurant0.2 km
- Pig On The Beach0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingsburg0.3 km
- Seahorse Fish And Chips0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple11.2 km
- Chapleton13.5 km
- Umberleigh16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Memorial0.1 km
- Lenards Road0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Fairlea Crescent0.3 km
- Fairlea Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX391BW · Data under Open Government Licence