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Bideford North

About

Bideford North sits on the western bank of the River Torridge, directly opposite the town's historic core. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing that climbs the gentle slopes away from the riverfront. Its streets offer views across the water to Bideford's quay and the distinctive, long bridge that connects the two sides.

A notable feature is the presence of the Royal Hotel, a landmark building with a prominent clock tower that has overlooked the river since the 19th century. The area provides local amenities for its residents and serves as a quieter residential counterpart to the busier commercial centre just a short walk across the bridge.

Area overview

On average Bideford North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bideford North is £41,535 per year. There are 1 schools in Bideford North: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bideford North is home to around 5,738 people, with a population density of about 3,576.2 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bideford North Population

5,738

Population density

3,576.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

48.1(+44%)

Anti-social behaviour

28.41(+91%)

Shoplifting

19(+187%)

Public order

11.5(+76%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.33(+75%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,373

93.67%

Other White

117

2.04%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.65%

Chinese

0.63%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.54%

Total population: 5,736

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,220

25.19%

No qualifications

873

18.02%

Level 3 (A level)

855

17.65%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

820

16.93%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

584

12.06%

Total 16+ residents: 4,844

Housing

Owns outright

1,019

36.6%

Private landlord or letting agency

739

26.54%

Owns with a mortgage

649

23.31%

Other social rented

240

8.62%

Other forms of private rent

3.27%

Total households: 2,784

Property prices in Bideford North

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £203,875 in Bideford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	17	£122,000	£76,182	£102,000	£135,000	£161,880
Terraced	47	£192,000	£133,600	£160,000	£232,500	£297,700
Detached	32	£307,500	£235,500	£267,875	£401,250	£474,175
Semi-Detached	6	£231,000	£130,500	£181,750	£306,500	£334,250

10 years median price trend in Bideford North

Data Sources

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

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

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