Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

WINDMILL LANE, EX39 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDMILL LANE, EX39 1BZ.

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Population

180

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

EX39 1BZ is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £453k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 29.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX39 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Windmill Lane, 0.8km from Diddywell in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Northam ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX39, EX39 1BZ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £453k, up 29.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX39 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00165935 (shared with 6 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 1BZ. 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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 423,000

19 sales · Mean £ 434,207

Semi-Detached

£ 279,607

2 sales · Mean £ 279,607

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

EX39 1BZ has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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

Requires Improvement273 pupils0.6 km
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St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School

Good176 pupils0.8 km
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Appledore School

Good241 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Marshford Organic Foods0.5 km
  • Northam News0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Durrant House Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.4 km
  • Kingsley Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Memories Restaurant0.5 km
  • Pig On The Beach0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kingsburg0.4 km
  • Seahorse Fish And Chips0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple10.7 km
  • Chapleton13.1 km
  • Umberleigh16.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Swimming Pool0.2 km
  • Swimming Pool0.2 km
  • J H Taylor Drive0.4 km
  • Knapphouse0.4 km
  • Knapphouse0.4 km