EX38 or EX39?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 10% less in EX38 than in EX39.
- EX39 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- The most recent EPC we hold is D in EX38 and E in EX39.
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EX38
Torridge
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EX39
Torridge
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £233,000
from 68 sales |
£260,000
from 35 sales |
| Average sold price | £165,825 | £202,186 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +3.9% (Torridge) | +3.9% (Torridge) |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached bungalow | Mid-terrace house |
| Floor area | 87 m² | 83 m² |
| Built | 1967–1975 | 1930–1949 |
| Energy rating | D | E |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £770/yr | £1342/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 31 recorded | 19 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
Common questions
Is EX38 or EX39 cheaper?
EX38 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around EX38 sell for about £233,000 and around EX39 for about £260,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Which has less crime, EX38 or EX39?
EX39 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (31 in EX38 against 19 in EX39, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is EX38 or EX39 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, EX38 sits in decile 4 of 10 and EX39 in decile 4, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in EX38 or EX39?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.