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About

Bideford East ward encompasses the historic core of Bideford on the eastern bank of the River Torridge. The area is defined by its working port, quayside, and the long, linear layout of its streets following the river's curve. Key landmarks include the medieval Bideford Long Bridge and the Pannier Market building. The ward contains a mix of residential properties, local retail, and service industries centred around the old town.

The area's character is heavily shaped by its maritime and mercantile past, evident in its architecture and street patterns. It functions as a service and administrative hub for the surrounding community. A specific feature is the presence of the Burton Art Gallery and Museum, located within the Victorian-era public library building on Kingsley Road. The ward's geography is largely flat, extending from the riverfront to the lower slopes of the town's eastern rise.

Area overview

On average Bideford East has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bideford East is £43,780 per year. The median sale price in Bideford East is £223,500 (around £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £186,500 and £242,750. There are 1 schools in Bideford East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bideford East is home to around 5,734 people, with a population density of about 736.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bideford East Population
5,734
Population density
736.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.76(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.04(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.72(+34%)
Shoplifting
5.06(-23%)
Public order
4.88(-25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,530
96.48%
Other White
82
1.43%
Irish
19
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.28%
Total population: 5,732

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
996
22.02%
Level 3 (A level)
908
20.07%
No qualifications
898
19.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
713
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
549
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 4,524

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
788
31.94%
Owns with a mortgage
672
27.24%
Other social rented
427
17.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
391
15.85%
Social rents from council
91
3.69%
Total households: 2,467

Property prices in Bideford East

Median price: £223,500
Price per sq ft: £242
Sales (last 12 months): 60
Typical range (middle 50%): £187K – £243K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £223,500 (about £242 per square foot) in Bideford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bideford East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£270,000£332
Semi-Detached14£237,500£271
Terraced37£200,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bideford East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£134,550£175,000£149,225
2017£238,000£124,950£175,750£155,000
2018£245,000£123,000£197,250£164,250
2019£265,000£111,000£199,500£164,500
2020£268,250£127,500£190,000£175,000
2021£295,000£130,000£220,000£180,000
2022£395,000£165,000£295,000£205,000
2023£364,000£170,000£229,950£215,000
2024£351,500£118,000£250,000£205,500
2025£416,783£167,000£241,500£200,000
2026£240,000—£232,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£204£204£181
2017£233£188£193£200
2018£227£191£209£187
2019£235£173£217£184
2020£248£192£221£193
2021£284£209£249£211
2022£326£247£266£262
2023£311£247£286£257
2024£294£190£273£237
2025£284£276£277£234
2026£333—£316£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bideford East 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 Bideford East ward.

Local councillors

Huw Thomas

Bideford East - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

James Andrew Craigie

Bideford East - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Jude Gubb

Bideford East - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Bideford East

Is Bideford East safe?

Bideford East records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bideford East?

The median sale price in Bideford East is £223,500 (about £242 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bideford East?

Bideford East has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bideford East?

Bideford East scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bideford East sits around rank 9,691 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bideford East?

The average household income in Bideford East is around £43,780 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bideford East?

Bideford East is represented by 3 elected councillors: Huw Thomas (Green Party), James Andrew Craigie (Independent) and Jude Gubb (Independent).

All postcodesin Bideford East

EX394FD

Chapel Park Close

EX394HF

Chubb Road

EX394RE

Broadlands Court

EX394DZ

Ayres Close

EX394BH

Torrington Lane

EX394AH

Southolme Terrace

EX394FW

Manteo Way

EX394FL

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394QJ

Cleavewood Drive

EX394GD

Alverdiscott Road

EX394BZ

Mines Road

EX394RH

Ethelwynne Brown Close

EX394GB

Patt Drive

EX394EA

Nuttaberry Hill

EX394NE

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394BT

Torrington Lane

EX394DF

Gammaton Road

EX394RB

South Avenue

EX394RJ

Shamwickshire Close

EX394FS

Honey Close

EX394AN

Springfield Terrace

EX394QB

Gammaton Road

EX394EX

Clifton Street

EX394DR

Torrington Street

EX394HD

Chopes Close

EX394DD

Brecon Close

EX394HL

Chubb Road

EX394DE

Ochil Close

EX394EJ

Torridge Mount

EX394DA

Alverdiscott Road

EX394BR

Cliveden Road

EX394FU

Lacey Avenue

EX394AT

Chudleigh Avenue

EX394FB

Kathleen Grange

EX394PL

Alverdiscott Road

EX394DJ

Alverdiscott Road

EX394DY

Ayres Close

EX394DU

Nuttaberry Works

EX394BN

Torrington Lane

EX394QA

Bideford East

EX394EN

Torridge Mount

EX394HE

Chubb Road

EX394EY

Barton Tors

EX394EF

Torridge Street

EX394FX

Langmead Drive

EX394FH

Wickham Close

EX394FJ

Boards Court

EX394DB

Abbots Drive

EX394AR

Chudleigh

EX394BD

Furzebeam Terrace

EX394EQ

Sunnyside

EX394AY

Biddiblack Way

EX394PN

Alverdiscott Road

EX394FT

Rogers Crescent

EX394HH

Churchill Road

EX394AE

Barnstaple Street

EX394BE

Grenville Terrace

EX394DQ

Hillcrest Road

EX394BW

Sentry Corner

EX394EZ

Barton Tors

EX394FN

Watkins Way

EX394PQ

Karen Close

EX394DN

Monks Close

EX394ER

Brookfield Street

EX394RS

East Ridge View

EX394AU

Barnstaple Street

EX394EE

Railway Cottages

EX394EU

Clifton Street

EX394AX

Culm Close

EX394BS

Sentry Corner

EX394FG

Gammaton Road

EX394ET

Clifton Street

EX394DS

Torridge Place

EX394GH

Churchill Road

EX394BY

Southfield Road

EX394LQ

Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate

EX394EW

Bideford East

EX394BX

Merryfield Road

EX394AZ

Northfield Road

EX394EP

Torrington Lane

EX394QD

Tennacott Lane

EX394HG

Churchill Road

EX394AD

Fillablack Road

EX394DP

Torrington Street

EX394FE

Pollards Place

EX394AQ

Bideford East

EX394ED

Hows Cottages

EX394QE

Gammaton Road

EX394AJ

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394DX

Fulford Close

EX394BL

Avon Road

EX394BJ

Fort Terrace

EX394FR

Donn Gardens

EX394AB

Fillablack Road

EX394DL

Alver Green

EX394DW

Trent Close

EX394HQ

Churchill Road

EX394DT

Nuttaberry

EX394ND

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394EH

Torridge Mount