Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

NORTH STREET, EX39 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, EX39 1DH.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX39 1DH 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.

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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX39 1DH's 67% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 95.5% year-on-year.

home £274,062 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX39 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Street, 0.7km from Morwenna in Northam. Administratively it sits within Appledore ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, up 95.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00102821 (shared with 11 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 1DH. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

6 sales · Mean £ 216,666

Terraced

£ 238,500

24 sales · Mean £ 270,877

Detached

£ 296,250

5 sales · Mean £ 313,650

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

EX39 1DH has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft6
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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

Requires Improvement273 pupils0.3 km
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St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School

Good176 pupils0.5 km
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Appledore School

Good241 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.1 km
  • Marshford Organic Foods0.5 km
  • Northam News0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Durrant House Hotel0.8 km
  • Lowborough B\&B1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.1 km
  • Kingsley Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kingsburg0.1 km
  • Seahorse Fish And Chips0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple10.9 km
  • Chapleton13.4 km
  • Umberleigh16.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Swimming Pool0.1 km
  • Diddywell Road0.2 km
  • Square0.2 km
  • Square0.2 km
  • Swimming Pool0.2 km