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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

EX312QF

Fremington Quay

EX313QY

The Laurels

EX312HJ

The Shops

EX312JY

Lyddicleave

EX313RF

Bramble Walk

EX313RD

Dewberry Drive

EX312LY

Shieling Road

EX312JE

Bickington Road

EX313SJ

Easter Court

EX313WN

Wheel Close

EX312JS

Orchard View

EX313XZ

Hele Lane

EX313FG

Charter Court

EX312BW

Oak Close

EX312HT

Ellerslie Road

EX312HW

Woodville

EX313TB

Baron Way

EX312EJ

Chestwood Avenue

EX313UR

Kilnwood Park

EX313RA

Brook Court

EX312JD

Springfield Road

EX313NP

Bishop's Tawton Road

EX313FD

Liberty Court

EX313XQ

Wester Moor Way

EX313NS

The Bungalows

EX312HR

John Smale Road

EX313UW

Hele Close

EX313RY

John Penrose Road

EX312LP

Endsleigh Cottages

EX313GZ

Crockers Close

EX312LA

Hopperstyle

EX313XU

Wester Moor Drive

EX312HX

Oakland Park South

EX313TG

Meadow Brook

EX313ZD

Enterprise Road

EX312HF

Easterley Terrace

EX313XF

The Coombes

EX313TR

Rookery Grove

EX312FH

Anchorwood View

EX313WS

Higher Gorse Road

EX313XB

Swallow Field

EX313UZ

Becklake Close

EX313GE

Walters Field

EX312LD

Higher Cross Road

EX313WH

Boulder Clay Way

EX313TQ

Meadow Brook

EX312JZ

Lyddicleave

EX313XW

Higher Westlake Road

EX313XS

Cross Meadows

EX313GS

Rookabear Avenue

EX312LN

Babbages

EX312JU

Tews Lane

EX312HL

Woodville

EX313QZ

Mulberry Way

EX312FB

Old Bideford Close

EX312JT

Tewsley Close

EX312BL

Old Court

EX313WQ

Varve Close

EX312NH

Bickington

EX312EP

Lynhurst Avenue

EX313UL

Brannam Crescent

EX312NA

Bickington Road

EX313GF

Farm Close

EX313GH

Wood Field Avenue

EX312PY

Middle Cross

EX312JX

Brookside

EX312LS

Lodge Cottages

EX313GW

Rookswood Court

EX313XN

Higher Westlake Road

EX312PA

Old Bideford Road

EX313FL

Brynsworthy Court

EX313XL

Woodlark Lane

EX313SW

Rooks Close

EX313RX

Honeysuckle Close

EX312BR

Sea King Close

EX312PE

Mead Park Close

EX313TN

Corvid Close

EX312NF

Muddlebridge

EX312HN

Woodville Close

EX313XD

Swallow Field

EX312PJ

Lower Cross Road

EX313HR

Brynsworthy

EX313UT

Hele Rise

EX313WP

Pancheon Close

EX313WA

Slip Court

Data Sources

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