Postcode report
Is EX39 5WX a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About EX39 5WX: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX39 5WX is a postcode in Bideford South, Torridge, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX39 5WX, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX39 5WX are housing and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EX39 5WX is based on Torridge 003 Census 2021. It covers 5,732 residents, 3,576 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near EX39 5WX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX39 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £242k from 55 rolling sales, up 1.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX39 5WX can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX39 5WX by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EX39 5WX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EX39 5WX
Is EX39 5WX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 30% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EX39 5WX?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX39 5WX?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EX39 5WX?
LocaleIQ matched EX39 5WX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX39 5WX?
The latest median sold price is £242k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX39 5WX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.