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Bideford East

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 16.5% 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

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bideford East Population

5,734

Population density

736.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,530

96.48%

Other White

1.43%

Irish

0.33%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.31%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.28%

Total population: 5,732

Economics

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

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

3.69%

Total households: 2,467

Property prices in Bideford East

Median price£220,000

Price per sq ft£244

Sales (last 12 months)71

Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £255K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Bideford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £895,000.

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	12	£307,500	£333	£197,150	£236,250	£373,392	£664,000
Semi-Detached	13	£237,000	£257	£156,000	£220,000	£255,000	£283,600
Terraced	45	£195,000	£222	£130,400	£165,000	£230,000	£274,460
Flats	1	£172,500	£276	£172,500	£172,500	£172,500	£172,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bideford East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford East.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£256,500	£134,550	£181,250	£149,950
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	£255,000	—	£232,500	£192,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford East.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£201	£204	£191	£184
2017	£233	£188	£193	£201
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	£281	£232
2026	£332	—	£257	£192

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail