Northam sits on the north Devon coast in the district of Torridge, Devon, England, overlooking the mouth of the River Torridge. The ward includes the wide open common and dune system of Northam Burrows, a popular public space and golf course right beside long sandy beaches, and lies close to the Victorian resort of Westward Ho!. The setting gives easy access to coastal walking and cycling, including links with the Tarka Trail, and brings a distinctly maritime character to the area.
Historically the area grew from small-scale shipbuilding and seafaring communities and today combines agriculture, tourism and local services with many residents commuting to nearby Bideford and beyond. You’ll find a mix of historic buildings and modern housing, an active community life centred on local clubs and events, and a steady flow of visitors in summer drawn by the beaches, nature and coastal scenery.
Postcode districts covering Northam
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Bideford 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ilfracombe 12.3 miles19.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Northam Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Bideford North Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Westward Ho! Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Bideford Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Appledore Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bideford West Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Westleigh Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Abbotsham Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Bideford South Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Instow Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bideford East Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Landcross Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Northam
EX39 1BP, EX39 3NQ, EX39 3QG, EX39 1AR, EX39 2QX, EX39 2QW, EX39 2QY, EX39 2QU, EX39 3PL … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 40.6 miles65.3 km
- Cardiff Airport 45.3 miles72.8 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Chapelton Railway Station 8.4 miles13.5 km
Hotels near Northam Ad
- The Commodore Hotel 3 2 miles3.1 km
- Seagate 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hunters Lodge 5 miles8 km
- The Royal Hotel 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Red Lion Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.4 km
- The Barnstaple Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- The Park Hotel 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Imperial Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Northam
- St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Braunton Burrows Hill 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Putsborough Beach Beach 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km