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About

Bickington ward is a primarily rural area situated on the eastern fringes of Barnstaple. It encompasses the village of Bickington itself along with smaller settlements like Landkey and Snapper. The landscape is characterised by rolling green fields and farmland, with the River Taw forming part of its western boundary. The area maintains a quiet, residential character with local services centred in its villages.

A notable local landmark is the historic St. Peter's Church in the village of Landkey, which features a distinctive and well-preserved medieval rood screen. The ward's geography includes areas of higher ground offering views across the Taw Valley towards Exmoor. Community life often focuses around the village halls and the local primary school, reflecting its settled population.

Area overview

On average Bickington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bickington is £52,465 per year. There are 4 schools in Bickington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bickington is home to around 7,055 people, with a population density of about 1,064.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bickington Population
7,055
Population density
1,064.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.16(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.21(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(+3%)
Public order
5.81(-11%)
Other theft
3.83(-32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,681
94.74%
Other White
138
1.96%
Other Asian
50
0.71%
Pakistani
25
0.35%
Irish
23
0.33%
Total population: 7,052

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,538
26.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,072
18.67%
No qualifications
1,038
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
921
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
652
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 5,741

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,225
39.67%
Owns with a mortgage
919
29.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
389
12.6%
Other social rented
316
10.23%
Shared ownership
112
3.63%
Total households: 3,088

Property prices in Bickington

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Bickington area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bickington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced13£208,000
Detached68£357,500
Flats2£96,500
Semi-Detached42£268,750

10 years median price trend in Bickington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bickington.

All postcodes in Bickington

EX313UY

Middle Combe Drive

EX313XR

Skylark Spinney

EX312LH

Bickington Lodge Estate

EX312ES

Park Avenue

EX312LQ

Holland Close

EX313XA

Wester Moor Close

EX312LR

Bickington Road

EX313XT

Wester Moor Drive

EX313TL

Liberty Road

EX313WD

Till Close

EX312LL

Babbages

EX313GX

Bickington

EX312ER

Lynhurst Avenue

EX312JF

Ellerslie Cottages

EX312JR

North Terrace

EX312JN

North Lane

EX313WG

Barum Ware Way

EX312JW

Follet Close

EX312JH

Bickington Road

EX313SQ

Coopers Drive

EX312FG

Muddlebridge Close

EX312HA

Deptford Villas

EX313US

Harvest Close

EX312NQ

Muddlebridge Cottages

EX313XP

Pathfield Close

EX312PF

Mead Park

EX313WF

Wolstonian Way

EX312JG

Currington Villas

EX312PH

Cedars Park

EX313WR

Old Tram Drive

EX312HU

Oakland Park South

EX312HH

Woodville

EX313UX

Potterswell

EX312LF

Yellaford Way

EX313RW

The Hollies

EX312EW

Dracaena Avenue

EX312HQ

Woodville

EX313SH

Coopers Drive

EX313TJ

Bickington

EX313XY

Hele Lane

EX313UA

Baron Way

EX312PB

Old Bideford Road

EX313ZE

Harvest Drive

EX313SL

Parkers Hollow

EX312HE

Bickington

EX313WE

Muddle Brook

EX313RT

Spinney Close

EX313SP

Rooks Close

EX312LE

Lower Cross Road

EX313RE

Cornflower Close

EX312ET

Park Avenue

EX313SR

Rooks Close

EX313GU

Rooksbridge View

EX312FF

Penhill View

EX313XG

Wester Moor Way

EX312JL

Bickington Park

EX313ZB

Bickington

EX313XH

Wester Moor Way

EX312HP

Crosslands

EX313TT

Barron Way

EX312PS

Currington Meadow

EX313WB

Coverts Close

EX313UD

Fishleigh Road

EX313GD

Glenwood Drive

EX312LJ

Bickington Road

EX312LW

Babbages

EX312AN

Bickington Road

EX313QT

Cedar Grove

EX313RB

Brynsworthy Park

EX312LX

Elmfield Road

EX313UU

The Copse

EX313QU

Beech Close

EX313TD

Brannam Crescent

EX313WJ

Claypits Road

EX313QX

Meadow Park

EX313TP

Clamour Court

EX313XJ

Lark Rise

EX312NG

Penhill Farm Cottages

EX313GT

Barton Cleave

EX312ND

Combrew Lane

EX312HY

Lynhurst Avenue

EX313RS

Meadowsweet Lane

EX312FJ

Woolmers Lane

EX312LG

Hollamoor View

EX313RU

Periwinkle Drive

EX313QN

Wedlake Way

EX312EN

Oakland Avenue

EX313SA

Speckled Wood Court

EX313NR

Highgow Close

EX312JP

The Terrace

EX313XE

Lower Westlake Road

EX312LZ

Magdala Road

EX312HG

Woodville

EX312LT

Bickington Road

EX312NB

Clampitts Cottages

EX312HS

Ellerslie Road

EX312JQ

Bickington Hill

EX313XX

Ley Meadow Drive

EX312LU

Elm Cottages

EX312LB

Hopperstyle

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.