EX39 1BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Diddywell in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Northam ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX39 1BY represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 92% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00165935 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX39 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX39 1BY.
180
58
£ 41,900 /yr
30%
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.
Area Character
EX39 1BY is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX39 1BY. The average age is 58.1. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX39 1BY has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Hotel0.8 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
- Chapleton13.2 km
- Umberleigh16.6 km
Bus Stops
- Swimming Pool0.0 km
- Swimming Pool0.1 km
- J H Taylor Drive0.3 km
- Diddywell Road0.3 km
- Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX391BY · Data under Open Government Licence