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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 average crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. 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
107
Deprivation level
7/10
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
57.69(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.37(+110%)
Shoplifting
19(+187%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.07(+101%)
Public order
12.2(+87%)
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

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £268K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Bideford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,978 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£310,000£313
Semi-Detached7£190,000£267
Terraced45£190,000£205
Flats16£118,358£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bideford North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,950£124,000£233,000£144,000
2017£250,000£116,750£216,000£145,000
2018£246,500£136,250£212,500£148,000
2019£290,000£100,000£227,000£155,000
2020£260,000£120,000£210,500£162,000
2021£285,000£141,975£236,500£186,500
2022£345,000£136,500£310,000£210,000
2023£326,000£145,000£285,000£210,000
2024£330,000£127,500£250,000£183,750
2025£297,500£122,000£190,000£190,000
2026£382,500£135,000£310,000£201,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£243£215£167
2017£223£196£213£164
2018£241£208£219£169
2019£250£143£218£176
2020£273£179£229£177
2021£303£253£244£197
2022£372£227£295£236
2023£339£273£288£224
2024£310£205£275£214
2025£331£167£230£212
2026£279£261£269£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bideford North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bideford North

Is Bideford North safe?

Bideford North records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bideford North?

The median sale price in Bideford North is £195,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Bideford North?

Bideford North scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bideford North sits around rank 8,867 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 North?

The average household income in Bideford North is around £41,573 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bideford North?

Bideford North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Teresa Anne Tinsley (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Bideford North

EX392BP

Church Walk

EX392LJ

Newton Road

EX395WX

The Quay

EX399SW

Bideford North

EX399SG

Bideford North

EX393LG

Sunningdale Terrace

EX399TD

Bideford North

EX392DX

Market Place

EX392BN

Bideford North

EX393RT

Godborough View

EX393LP

Northdown Road

EX399DY

The Quay

EX399SB

Bideford North

EX393AJ

Rectory Park

EX392NZ

Willett Street

EX392PW

Northam Road

EX393HT

Elmscott Terrace

EX392AR

High Street

EX392NE

Chingswell Street

EX392DY

Silver Street

EX393JG

Pitt Lane

EX392HJ

The Quay

EX392DF

Middle Gunstone

EX399SE

Bideford North

EX393JU

Penpont Court

EX392QR

Riverbank Cottages

EX393RB

Water Park Road

EX392EG

Torridge View

EX392NT

North Road

EX392LQ

Elmdale Road

EX392AZ

Torridge Hill

EX392WZ

The Quay

EX392DG

Higher Gunstone

EX392PT

Bridgeland Street

EX392JT

Mill Street

EX392HS

Bridge Street

EX392RZ

Riverside Court

EX399ZZ

Bideford North

EX393LW

Northdown Drive

EX399SH

Bideford North

EX392PS

Bridgeland Street

EX392BX

Barnstaple Street

EX393RY

Greenfield Close

EX393JW

Lime Grove

EX392NF

Chingswell Street

EX392DQ

Providence Row

EX392JX

High Street

EX392LB

Hart Street

EX392DR

Market Place

EX399SN

Bideford North

EX393LA

Northam Road

EX392JR

Mill Street

EX392PN

Glendale Terrace

EX392AN

High Street

EX392NA

Rope Walk

EX393JL

Lime Grove

EX392NH

Coldharbour

EX392EQ

Meddon Street

EX393AG

Abbotsham Road

EX392DS

Market Place

EX392AS

Queen Annes

EX392AT

High Street

EX392BU

Bridge Street

EX392PF

Kingsley Road

EX393RQ

Malvern Way

EX393NG

Kenwith Terrace

EX393JT

Meadowville Road

EX393HX

Rockmount Terrace

EX392DB

New Street

EX399FL

Bideford North

EX392DL

Honestone Street

EX393TN

York Rise

EX393JN

Lime Grove

EX399SQ

Bideford North

EX392JF

King Street

EX392EH

Ivy Cottages

EX392PY

Mignonette Walk

EX392FA

Newton Road

EX392JW

Mill Street

EX392JG

Queen Street

EX399SF

Bideford North

EX399SA

Bideford North

EX392BR

High Street

EX399SJ

Bideford North

EX393LN

North View Hill

EX392QT

Marlborough Court

EX393LX

Eton Close

EX392DN

Victoria Grove

EX399ST

Bideford North

EX392EP

Model Terrace

EX392BA

Victoria Gardens

EX393LU

Middleton Road

EX393RS

Stanbridge Park

EX393AP

Abbotsham Road

EX392AG

The Quay

EX392NQ

Coldharbour

EX392HR

New Road

EX393QX

Gate Field Road

EX393RJ

Southbank Drive

EX393ND

Thornton Close

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.