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Bideford East

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% 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. 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.5%
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
37.32(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.61(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.89(+37%)
Other theft
5.06(-10%)
Public order
4.88(-26%)
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

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Bideford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bideford East 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 Bideford East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£399,283
Flats6£160,000
Semi-Detached16£233,500
Terraced47£192,500

10 years median price trend in Bideford East

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

All postcodes in Bideford East

EX394FH

Wickham Close

EX394EN

Torridge Mount

EX394HF

Chubb Road

EX394NA

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394PH

Broadlands

EX394RL

Ian Hay Close

EX394BE

Grenville Terrace

EX394BX

Merryfield Road

EX394ES

Newport Terrace

EX394BR

Cliveden Road

EX394RS

East Ridge View

EX394ND

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394PN

Alverdiscott Road

EX394BU

Heathfield Road

EX394DF

Gammaton Road

EX394DG

Gammaton Road

EX394FP

Watkins Way

EX394PQ

Karen Close

EX394AF

Vinegar Hill

EX394BG

Chudleigh Terrace

EX394DP

Torrington Street

EX394EB

Upton Road

EX394EX

Clifton Street

EX394FN

Watkins Way

EX394BP

Sentry Corner

EX394QD

Tennacott Lane

EX394GJ

Bideford East

EX394HQ

Churchill Road

EX394DX

Fulford Close

EX394ED

Hows Cottages

EX394PL

Alverdiscott Road

EX394AB

Fillablack Road

EX394HA

Barton Tors

EX394AG

Salterns Terrace

EX394ER

Brookfield Street

EX394HH

Churchill Road

EX394NE

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394AW

Grange Bungalows

EX394NF

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394BJ

Fort Terrace

EX394BY

Southfield Road

EX394DB

Abbots Drive

EX394FA

May Court

EX394FZ

Lacey Avenue

EX394RB

South Avenue

EX394AD

Fillablack Road

EX394AJ

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394EW

Bideford East

EX394FB

Kathleen Grange

EX394QL

Broadlands

EX394DE

Ochil Close

EX394HE

Chubb Road

EX394EE

Railway Cottages

EX394QB

Gammaton Road

EX394AP

Graynfylde Drive

EX394BD

Furzebeam Terrace

EX394FT

Rogers Crescent

EX394AX

Culm Close

EX394AL

Westview Avenue

EX394FE

Pollards Place

EX394RD

North Avenue

EX394EP

Torrington Lane

EX394FL

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394BW

Sentry Corner

EX394DA

Alverdiscott Road

EX394RH

Ethelwynne Brown Close

EX394FS

Honey Close

EX394QA

Bideford East

EX394BH

Torrington Lane

EX394GD

Alverdiscott Road

EX394PJ

Mines Road

EX394AZ

Northfield Road

EX394BA

Mines Road

EX394BQ

Torrington Lane

EX394EU

Clifton Street

EX394FG

Gammaton Road

EX394EY

Barton Tors

EX394AE

Barnstaple Street

EX394DU

Nuttaberry Works

EX394DD

Brecon Close

EX394QJ

Cleavewood Drive

EX394AU

Barnstaple Street

EX394FR

Donn Gardens

EX394EF

Torridge Street

EX394DZ

Ayres Close

EX394HG

Churchill Road

EX394AH

Southolme Terrace

EX394DT

Nuttaberry

EX394EL

Torridge Mount

EX394AY

Biddiblack Way

EX394BL

Avon Road

EX394GA

Hadfield Court

EX394AQ

Bideford East

EX394AT

Chudleigh Avenue

EX394BS

Sentry Corner

EX394DJ

Alverdiscott Road

EX394DL

Alver Green

EX394DW

Trent Close

EX394FJ

Boards Court

EX394BB

Railway Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.