A39 Barnstaple, Torridge
8 addresses across 4 postcodes (EX39), about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 40901924.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Torridge costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 89% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 16.6 km (10 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 89 to 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bideford Medical Centre, about 4.4 km (2.8 miles) away.
- People: About 890 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Torridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,601 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,734 | £2,023 | £2,312 | £2,601 | £3,180 | £3,758 | £4,336 | £5,203 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (29% of about 930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- FORD FARM COTTAGE AND ATTACHED OUTBUILDING, grade II
- SUNBURY COTTAGE AND ATTACHED OUTBUILDING, grade II
- TYTHES FORD, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 16 November 2026: DFT ROAD STATISTICS DIVISION, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works, permit applied for)
- 15 March 2027 to 24 March 2027: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 15 March 2027 to 27 March 2027: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 11 May 2027 to 28 May 2027: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, convoy workings, on the carriageway (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
- 11 May 2027 to 15 May 2027: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
- 11 May 2027 to 15 May 2027: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works, permit applied for)
- 14 May 2027 to 16 May 2027: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, convoy workings, on the carriageway (minor works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 12 October 2026 to 22 October 2026: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 7 September 2026 to 8 September 2026: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 5BU | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| EX39 3GN | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| EX39 5BT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| EX39 5AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 89 m and 102 m above sea level (97 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 5AW | 91% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
| EX39 5BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX39 5BU | 89% | 89% | 89% | 11% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 16.6 km (10 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tom's Lane Fairy Cross | 350 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bideford Ferry Landing | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 67.2 km (42 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 78.3 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Bideford Medical Centre | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Asda Pharmacy | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Queen Anne Dental Surgery | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 450 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2,890 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Churchyard cross socket stone 1.6m south of St Andrew's Church tower, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchyard cross socket stone 1.6m south of St Andrew's Church tower | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Down Plantation | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Westacott Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Cockington Head | Headland | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Portledge Mouth | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Badgers Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Jennetts Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 8 |
5 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Torridge: see them on the Torridge page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (devon-and-cornwall).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: DFT ROAD STATISTICS DIVISION: Utility repair and maintenance works, 16 November 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 11 May 2027 to 15 May 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 11 May 2027 to 15 May 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 11 May 2027 to 28 May 2027 (convoy workings) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 14 May 2027 to 16 May 2027 (convoy workings) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.