EX39 1DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Searle Terrace, 0.8km from Diddywell in Northam. Administratively it sits within Northam ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 96% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 17.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00102819 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEARLE TERRACE, EX39 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEARLE TERRACE, EX39 1DD.
223
48
£ 41,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX39 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £252k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX39 1DD. The average age is 48.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 232,500
8 sales · Mean £ 218,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX39 1DD has low crime rates — 19 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 Ltd0.5 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Marshford Organic Foods0.5 km
- Northam News0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Durrant House Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Lion0.2 km
- Kingsley Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Memories Restaurant0.3 km
- Pig On The Beach0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingsburg0.3 km
- Seahorse Fish And Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple10.8 km
- Chapleton13.3 km
- Umberleigh16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Swimming Pool0.1 km
- Swimming Pool0.1 km
- J H Taylor Drive0.2 km
- Diddywell Road0.3 km
- Northcott Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX391DD · Data under Open Government Licence