Area guide · Torridge

Living in Northam

A snapshot of life in Northam, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Northam is a village in Torridge, South West with a population of 5,191. The average house price is £408,027.

Where Northam ranks

Population

5,191

Avg House Price

£408,027

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Avg Download Speed

416 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,546.5

Median Age

49.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Northam's detached homes (£458,192) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£131,875).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Northam prices have risen 61% over the last 9 years (£253,387 → £408,027).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£458,192	£412,500	52
Semi-Detached	£301,345	£259,500	14
Terraced	£253,617	£237,240	23
Flat	£131,875	£143,750	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Northam is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	0%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School	Primary	No rating available
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Northam averages 416 Mbps — 316% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Northam homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.4
% Rated C or Above	55.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,382

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,191
Median Age	49.1
Median Household Income	£27,546.5
Employment Rate	53.6%
Owner Occupied	68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Northam?

The average house price in Northam is £408,027 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Northam?

The most affordable entry point in Northam is a flat, with an average price of £131,875.

How are the schools in Northam?

Northam has 2 schools in total, with 0% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Northam?

Average broadband download speeds in Northam are around 416 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 88.4% of premises.

How big is Northam?

Northam is a settlement in Torridge with a population of approximately 5,191.

Most compared with

How does Northam stack up against its neighbours?

Barnstaple

Northam

House price: £306,501 · £408,027
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 7.2 mi

Bideford

Northam

House price: £301,119 · £408,027
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 1.5 mi

Braunton

Northam

House price: £443,055 · £408,027
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 5.2 mi

Fremington

Northam

House price: £298,063 · £408,027
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 3.9 mi

Great Torrington

Northam

House price: £270,975 · £408,027
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 6.8 mi

Ilfracombe

Northam

House price: £301,663 · £408,027
Crime rate: 117.1 · N/A
Distance: 12.1 mi

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