Avon Lane, Westward Ho, Bideford
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX39 1LR, EX39 1LW.
At a glance
5 property sales on Avon Lane, Westward Ho, Bideford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Jul 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £398,200. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Avon Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Avon Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX39 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £398,200 | 17 Jul 2023 |
Sold prices on Avon Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Avondale, Avon Lane EX39 1LR | 17 Jul 2023 | £610,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Mayfield, Avon Lane EX39 1LR | 14 Apr 2022 | £765,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Homestead, Avon Lane EX39 1LW | 30 Sep 2021 | £600,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| Headlands, Avon Lane EX39 1LR | 12 Feb 2021 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Northesk, Avon Lane EX39 1LW | 1 Feb 2018 | £344,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Lower Avondale, Avon Lane EX39 1LR | 23 Aug 2017 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Littlecroft, Avon Lane EX39 1LR | 22 Dec 2016 | £282,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Avondale, Avon Lane | £400,000 (Aug 2017) → £610,000 (Jul 2023) | +53% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Avon Lane
Crime
39 crimes were reported within about a mile of Avon Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 22 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Avon Lane is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth Flood alert area
- North Devon coastal communities, including Westward Ho! and Combe Martin Flood alert area
- Lower Torridge area Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Avon Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School 110 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 184 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Kingsley School Devon 447 pupils | Other independent school Inter- / non- denominational | 2–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 397 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Appledore School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Bideford College 1,455 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Helens Church of England Academy 204 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| West Croft School 417 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Avon Lane (E-bound, Golf Links Road) 3 min walk
- Kingsley Road (W-bound, Atlantic Way) 3 min walk
- Swanswood Gardens (S-bound) 3 min walk
- Aysha Gardens (E-bound, Golf Links Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Northam Surgery
Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford · 0.8 mi - Bideford Medical Centre
Abbotsham Road, Bideford · 1.9 mi - Wooda Surgery
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 63.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 32.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 606 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 5.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 51.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 42.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,127 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 90% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 90% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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