North Devon, England

The typical property in EX39

EX39 is Bideford and Westward Ho!, North Devon coastal towns with substantial heritage.

Area summary

EX39 sits in Torridge District Council. The outcode covers Bideford, Westward Ho!, Northam, Appledore and surrounding villages. Bideford has a substantial historic town centre with conservation areas and the Grade I-listed Bideford Long Bridge. Westward Ho! takes its name from Charles Kingsley's 1855 novel. Housing is mixed: Georgian and Victorian listed buildings, Victorian villas, postwar bungalows, and newer estate development.

There is no station within EX39. The A39 provides road links.

Employment patterns include tourism, retail, the Royal Marine Museum, Appledore shipyards (operational again from 2020), and commuting into Barnstaple.

Torridge District operates only mandatory HMO licensing.

What the data shows

Average sold
£243,398
From 97 sales
Median sold
£181,000
Dominant stock
detached
Full data for EX39

Researched facts

  • Bideford Long Bridge is Grade I-listed, source
  • Appledore shipyard reopened in 2020 under Harland and Wolff, source
  • Torridge District Council is the local authority, source

Buyer notes

  • Listed buildings have strict consent rules
  • Shipyard reopening may affect local rental demand
  • Coastal exposure affects building maintenance

The full EX39 data page

Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.

EX39 property data

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