Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

EX39 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX39 1BY.

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Population

180

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

EX39 1BY is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX39 1BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Diddywell in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Northam ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX39 1BY represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00165935 (shared with 6 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 1BY. The average age is 58.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

EX39 1BY has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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

Requires Improvement273 pupils0.4 km
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St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School

Good176 pupils0.6 km
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Appledore School

Good241 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • Marshford Organic Foods0.5 km
  • Northam News0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Durrant House Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.2 km
  • Kingsley Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Memories Restaurant0.3 km
  • Pig On The Beach0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kingsburg0.3 km
  • Seahorse Fish And Chips0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple10.8 km
  • Chapleton13.2 km
  • Umberleigh16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Swimming Pool0.0 km
  • Swimming Pool0.1 km
  • J H Taylor Drive0.3 km
  • Diddywell Road0.3 km
  • Square0.3 km