Dune View Westward Ho!, Torridge
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX39), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40903257.
- Sales: 42 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £290,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 9).
- 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 A; Band D in Torridge costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 79% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 12.5 km (7.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Northam Burrows Country Park, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northam Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £290,000 | £190,000 | £390,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £315,000 | £299,950 | £347,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £291,500 | £285,000 | £298,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £237,500 | £237,500 | £237,500 |
| 2013 | 2 | £247,500 | £245,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £248,000 | £248,000 | £248,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £237,475 | £235,000 | £239,950 |
| 2009 | 4 | £233,000 | £230,000 | £240,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | £235,000 | £200,000 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £143,500 | £142,000 | £145,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £142,500 | £139,000 | £150,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £111,000 | £92,000 | £130,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2021 | 8 EX39 1UH | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2021 | 7 EX39 1UH | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2017 | 5 EX39 1UH | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2017 | 3 EX39 1UH | Detached | £347,500 | |
| 25 Jan 2017 | 11 EX39 1UH | Detached | £299,950 | |
| 25 Aug 2016 | 11 EX39 1UH | Detached | £298,000 | |
| 18 May 2016 | 9 EX39 1UH | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 8 EX39 1UH | Detached | £237,500 | |
| 2 Aug 2013 | 11 EX39 1UH | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2013 | 16 EX39 1UH | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2012 | 10 EX39 1UH | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2010 | 1 EX39 1UH | Detached | £239,950 | |
| 5 Mar 2010 | 16 EX39 1UH | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2009 | 16 EX39 1UH | Detached | £233,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2009 | 11 EX39 1UH | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2009 | 14 EX39 1UH | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2009 | 16 EX39 1UH | Detached | £233,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2005 | 9 EX39 1UH | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2005 | 14 EX39 1UH | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2005 | 2 EX39 1UH | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2002 | 14 EX39 1UH | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2002 | 4 EX39 1UH | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2001 | 12 EX39 1UH | Detached | £142,500 | |
| 25 May 2001 | 6 EX39 1UH | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 15 EX39 1UH | Detached | £139,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2000 | 11 EX39 1UH | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2000 | 15 EX39 1UH | Detached | £92,000 | |
| 30 Oct 1998 | 7 EX39 1UH | Detached | £82,500 | |
| 21 Feb 1997 | 7 EX39 1UH | Detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 6 Dec 1996 | 8 EX39 1UH | Detached | £69,950 | New build. |
| 5 Dec 1996 | 9 EX39 1UH | Detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 6 EX39 1UH | Detached | £79,950 | New build. |
| 23 Aug 1996 | 5 EX39 1UH | Detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 26 Jul 1996 | 10 EX39 1UH | Detached | £72,450 | New build. |
| 2 Jul 1996 | 4 EX39 1UH | Terraced | £69,950 | New build. |
| 13 Mar 1996 | 12 EX39 1UH | Detached | £66,500 | New build. |
| 27 Feb 1996 | 11 EX39 1UH | Detached | £73,950 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 2 EX39 1UH | Detached | £66,000 | New build. |
| 15 Sep 1995 | 15 EX39 1UH | Detached | £72,950 | New build. |
| 18 Jul 1995 | 16 EX39 1UH | Detached | £76,196 | New build. |
| 7 Jul 1995 | 1 EX39 1UH | Semi-detached | £67,500 | New build. |
| 8 Feb 1995 | 14 EX39 1UH | Detached | £69,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (11); House, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (7); 1996-2002 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 A (36% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Atlantic Flatlets 7 Atlantic Way, Westward Ho!, Bideford: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- Atlantic Flatlets 7 Atlantic Way, Westward Ho!, Bideford: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Buckleigh Service Reservoir, Bay View Road, Bideford: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Buckleigh Service Reservoir, Bay View Road, Bideford: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Buckleigh Service Reservoir, Bay View Road, Bideford: up to 3 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 18 m and 23 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 1LR | 100% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
| EX39 1UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsley Road Westward Ho! | 180 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bideford Ferry Landing | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 66.9 km (42 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 73.7 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northam Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arnolds Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northam Dental Surgery (Adp) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central Convenience - The Square, Northam | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northam Burrows Country Park 229 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,840 m² | 210 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,500 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 230 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wreck at Westward Ho!, a scheduled monument, 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wreck at Westward Ho! | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Wreck off Northam Burrows | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Lenwood bowl barrow, 50m south east of Lenwood Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! Beach | Beach | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Sandymere | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Raleigh Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Turner's Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Kenwith Valley | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Snuffy Corner | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell House EX39 1JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Primrose House EX39 1JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Country Cottage Bakery EX39 1LQ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| F Heard Quality Meats EX39 1LQ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Beachfield EX39 1LQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2013 |
| Westward Ho Stores EX39 1LQ | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Hong Kong Diner EX39 1LQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Westward Ho Baptist Church EX39 1LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2025 |
| Londis EX39 1LQ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Freaki Tiki EX39 1LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| The Harry EX39 1JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Tesco EX39 1LH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Waterfront Inn EX39 1LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Bideford, Littleham And Westward Ho Cricket Club EX39 1LH | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Tea On The Green EX39 1LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park View Terrace (5); On or near Atlantic Way (5); On or near Queens Close (3); On or near Link House Close (1); On or near Dune View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 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) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
Nearby streets
Pebble Close · Avon Lane · Queens Close · Avon Lane · Park Avenue · Nelson Road · Park View Terrace · Nelson Mews · Nelson Drive · Swanswood Gardens · Nelson Road · Kipling Terrace
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.