EX39 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Honey Street, 0.7km from Morwenna in Northam. Administratively it sits within Appledore ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00102835 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HONEY STREET, EX39 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HONEY STREET, EX39 1DL.
258
44
£ 37,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX39 1DL 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 1DL is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX39 1DL. The average age is 43.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX39 1DL has low crime rates — 16 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 Ltd0.4 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Marshford Organic Foods0.6 km
- Northam News0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durrant House Hotel0.8 km
- Lowborough B\&B1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Lion0.1 km
- Kingsley Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Memories Restaurant0.2 km
- Pig On The Beach0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingsburg0.1 km
- Seahorse Fish And Chips0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple11.0 km
- Chapleton13.4 km
- Umberleigh16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Swimming Pool0.1 km
- Square0.1 km
- Square0.2 km
- Swimming Pool0.2 km
- Diddywell Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX391DL · Data under Open Government Licence