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Bideford North

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About

Bideford North ward encompasses the residential neighbourhoods on the northern side of the River Torridge, directly opposite the historic port town centre. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and modern developments, with streets laid out on the rising ground that provides views back across the river to Bideford. Local amenities include several schools, community centres, and convenience retail, serving the daily needs of its residents.

A significant feature is the presence of the Royal Marines Base Chivenor on its northern boundary, a major local employer with a distinct presence. The landscape transitions towards the Taw-Torridge estuary, with areas of open farmland and the Bideford Long Bridge connecting the ward to the southern side of the river. This creates a mix of suburban living with immediate access to estuary vistas and coastal paths.

Area overview

On average Bideford North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% 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 £41,573 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 3,522.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bideford North Population
5,738
Population density
3,522.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.56(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.33(+127%)
Shoplifting
16.38(+146%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.29(+120%)
Public order
10.46(+59%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,373
93.67%
Other White
117
2.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.65%
Chinese
36
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.54%
Total population: 5,736

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
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

Housing tenure

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
91
3.27%
Total households: 2,784

Property prices in Bideford North

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Bideford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bideford North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£289,000
Flats15£132,000
Semi-Detached5£187,000
Terraced47£180,000

10 years median price trend in Bideford North

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

All postcodes in Bideford North

EX392JZ

Chapel Street

EX392LG

Bideford North

EX393LT

Northdown Road

EX392BB

New Road

EX392HW

The Quay

EX392LJ

Newton Road

EX392PH

Charles Avenue

EX393JJ

Lime Grove

EX393LU

Middleton Road

EX392NL

Woodland Terrace

EX392NW

North Road

EX393RY

Greenfield Close

EX399EG

The Quay

EX399SH

Bideford North

EX392EZ

The Quay

EX392JH

Jubilee Square

EX392PN

Glendale Terrace

EX393JN

Lime Grove

EX393JX

Northam Road

EX392JS

Mill Street

EX392RS

Bideford North

EX393QZ

Little Meadow Way

EX393RT

Godborough View

EX399SQ

Bideford North

EX392DQ

Providence Row

EX392NB

The Strand

EX392QQ

Pill Road

EX393FB

Harlseywood

EX393JA

Pitt Lane

EX393JZ

Stanhope Terrace

EX393NA

Northdown Road

EX399SU

Bideford North

EX392PS

Bridgeland Street

EX393RJ

Southbank Drive

EX393RW

Four Acres

EX392NZ

Willett Street

EX392PT

Bridgeland Street

EX392BG

Wellbrook Terrace

EX392EY

Pill Road

EX392JT

Mill Street

EX392JX

High Street

EX392NJ

New Row

EX392PY

Mignonette Walk

EX393LE

Raleigh View

EX399SY

Bideford North

EX392DG

Higher Gunstone

EX392DW

Hyfield Place

EX392JJ

Mill Street

EX392EJ

East View Terrace

EX392EQ

Meddon Street

EX392NH

Coldharbour

EX392PF

Kingsley Road

EX393LR

South View Terrace

EX392AZ

Torridge Hill

EX392DB

New Street

EX392JR

Mill Street

EX393JW

Lime Grove

EX392AH

High Street

EX392BW

New Road

EX393HT

Elmscott Terrace

EX393RH

Kenwith View

EX392AT

High Street

EX393HU

Myrtle Gardens

EX393RD

Lane Field Road

EX393RQ

Malvern Way

EX399FJ

Bideford North

EX399ZZ

Bideford North

EX392AR

High Street

EX392BT

Tower Street

EX399SS

Bideford North

EX392DL

Honestone Street

EX392QL

Park Lane

EX392RZ

Riverside Court

EX393LQ

Northam Road

EX399SF

Bideford North

EX399SZ

Bideford North

EX392BL

Lower Meddon Street

EX392EW

Meddon Street

EX393JU

Penpont Court

EX393LW

Northdown Drive

EX399SG

Bideford North

EX393JF

Elm Grove

EX393PZ

Dursley Way

EX392DF

Middle Gunstone

EX392HJ

The Quay

EX393JT

Meadowville Road

EX392NR

North Road

EX392RY

Riverside Court

EX393RA

Quarry Close

EX393TP

Buckland View

EX399DY

The Quay

EX392NE

Chingswell Street

EX392DR

Market Place

EX393SH

Field End

EX399SN

Bideford North

EX399SP

Bideford North

EX392DA

Cooper Street

EX392DX

Market Place

EX392JL

Bideford North

EX392QT

Marlborough Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.