EX39 1BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Morwenna in Northam. Administratively it sits within Appledore ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX39 1BR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 62 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00102820 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX39 1BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX39 1BR.
183
62
£ 37,400 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX39 1BR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in EX39 1BR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX39 1BR. The average age is 62.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX39 1BR has low crime rates — 17 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- Marshford Organic Foods0.7 km
- Northam News0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Durrant House Hotel0.7 km
- Bideford Beehives Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Lion0.1 km
- Kingsley Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Memories Restaurant0.1 km
- Pig On The Beach0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingsburg0.2 km
- Seahorse Fish And Chips0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple11.1 km
- Chapleton13.4 km
- Umberleigh16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.1 km
- Lenards Road0.2 km
- Square0.2 km
- Swimming Pool0.2 km
- Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX391BR · Data under Open Government Licence