B3236 Northam, Torridge
1 address across 1 postcode (EX39), about 490 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 40901376.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in Torridge costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 11.5 km (7.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Northam Burrows Country Park, is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northam Surgery, about 290 m away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 C (24% of about 1,070 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
- BONEHILL FARMHOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS TO EAST, grade II
- LOCKSLEY HOUSE, grade II
- VICARAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Buckleigh Service Reservoir, Bay View Road, Bideford: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Buckleigh Service Reservoir, Bay View Road, Bideford: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Buckleigh Service Reservoir, Bay View Road, Bideford: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 61 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 3QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fairlea Crescent Northam | 250 m |
| Ferry terminal | Appledore Ferry Landing | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 66 km (41 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 72.8 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northam Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northam Dental Surgery (Adp) | 290 m |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central Convenience - The Square, Northam Cashzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northam Burrows Country Park 229 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,210 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,500 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 229 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Margaret, a listed building (Grade I), 250 m east. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Margaret | Listed building, Grade I | 250 m east |
| Porthill | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Lenwood bowl barrow, 50m south east of Lenwood Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Wreck off Northam Burrows | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Snuffy Corner | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Raleigh Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Westward Ho! Beach | Beach | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Raleigh Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Sandymere | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Kenwith Valley | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 310 m | Requires improvement (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Appledore School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenham Residential Care Home EX39 1JJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| On Track Education Services Ltd EX39 1AW | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd EX39 1AZ | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Costcutter EX39 1AR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Northam Coffee House EX39 1AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The Square Studio EX39 1AR | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Northam News EX39 1AR | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2015 |
| The Crowbar EX39 1AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| The Kingsley Inn EX39 1AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Kingsburg EX39 1AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Memories Restaurant EX39 1AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Snapdragons Pre-School EX39 1HT | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2015 |
| The Warren EX39 3QF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Seahorse Fish And Chips EX39 1BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Golden Lion EX39 1BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tower Street (10); On or near Highfield (4); On or near Tadworthy Road (3); On or near Lakenham Hill (1); On or near Muddix Mews (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- EX39 3QE: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St Teresas Court · Saint Teresa's Close · Lakenham Hill · Piggy Lane · Highfield · Mondeville Way · Tadworthy Road · Glebefields · Tower Street · Lundy View · Richmond Park · The Square
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.