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About

Appledore ward encompasses the historic fishing village of Appledore itself, situated on the estuary where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet before flowing into the Atlantic. The area is defined by a network of narrow, winding streets lined with colour-washed cottages, leading down to a working quay. The local economy remains connected to the water, with boatbuilding, maritime trades, and fishing playing a central role in community life.

The built environment is tightly packed, with the village occupying a narrow peninsula. This creates a distinct sense of place, with water visible from many points. The area includes Irsha Street, known for its traditional facades, and looks across the estuary to Instow. The Appledore Shipbuilders dry dock is a prominent feature on the waterfront, underscoring the ward's ongoing industrial heritage alongside its residential character.

Area overview

On average Appledore has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Appledore is £40,418 per year. The median sale price in Appledore is £290,000 (around £315 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £238,000 and £398,000. There are 3 schools in Appledore: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Appledore is home to around 3,677 people, with a population density of about 812 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Appledore Population
3,677
Population density
812 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.35(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.21(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.88(+68%)
Other theft
8.16(+45%)
Public order
4.62(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,555
96.68%
Other White
30
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.54%
Irish
20
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.35%
Total population: 3,677

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
909
28.71%
No qualifications
561
17.72%
Level 3 (A level)
536
16.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
464
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
353
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 3,166

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
850
47.65%
Owns with a mortgage
391
21.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
240
13.45%
Other social rented
186
10.43%
Social rents from council
51
2.86%
Total households: 1,784

Property prices in Appledore

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £315
Sales (last 12 months): 41
Typical range (middle 50%): £238K – £398K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Appledore area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £848,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Appledore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£415,000£351
Semi-Detached2£347,500£317
Terraced22£280,000£310
Flats4£169,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Appledore

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appledore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£249,000£222,000£197,000
2017£272,500£126,250£338,500£210,000
2018£279,950£131,250£243,750£233,000
2019£299,975£122,000£233,500£215,000
2020£290,000£158,000£265,998£275,000
2021£342,500£150,000£285,000£283,500
2022£370,000£140,000£303,995£320,000
2023£415,000£195,000£297,495£303,750
2024£439,995£139,000£320,000£295,000
2025£398,000£168,000£280,000£299,000
2026£392,500£170,000£310,000£258,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appledore.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Appledore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£177£220£254
2017£280£200£288£256
2018£305£205£281£290
2019£301£185£280£268
2020£284£207£293£293
2021£384£219£301£348
2022£358£234£427£426
2023£419£254£395£374
2024£427£240£403£358
2025£358£310£380£364
2026£360£268£331£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Appledore.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Appledore in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torridge district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,312
Band D£2,601
Band E£3,180
Band F£3,758
Band G£4,336
Band H£5,203

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Appledore ward.

Local councillors

Kerry Samantha O'Rourke

Appledore - Elected 17 Apr 2025

Liberal Democrats