THE SQUARE, EX39 1AR House Prices & Local Information

EX39 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Square, 0.6km from Morwenna in Northam. Administratively it sits within Appledore ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX39 1AR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00102835 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.