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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 107 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
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

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)

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
Flats17£122,000
Terraced47£192,000
Detached32£307,500
Semi-Detached6£231,000

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

EX393SH

Field End

EX393RW

Four Acres

EX392PZ

Bridgeland Street

EX392QG

Chanters Road

EX392AA

High Street

EX393LS

Bellevue Terrace

EX393AB

Abbotsham Road

EX392BH

Bull Hill

EX392DJ

Honestone Street

EX393QL

Short Close

EX393JQ

Westcombe Lane

EX392EY

Pill Road

EX393LL

Cottingham Crescent

EX393LJ

North View Avenue

EX394YN

The Quay

EX393RP

Little Field

EX392NB

The Strand

EX393RG

Osborne Close

EX392JS

Mill Street

EX393JD

Hillcroft Terrace

EX392RS

Bideford North

EX392LG

Bideford North

EX399SS

Bideford North

EX393JR

Belvoir Road

EX393JE

Elm Grove

EX393PZ

Dursley Way

EX393TP

Buckland View

EX392RY

Riverside Court

EX399EW

The Quay

EX392DA

Cooper Street

EX392EE

Meddon Street

EX393BJ

Trafalgar Place

EX392BW

New Road

EX392BJ

Lower Meddon Street

EX393LD

Meadowville Road

EX392PH

Charles Avenue

EX399SY

Bideford North

EX392QJ

Park Avenue

EX393JZ

Stanhope Terrace

EX399TB

Bideford North

EX392NJ

New Row

EX393RD

Lane Field Road

EX392JJ

Mill Street

EX392NG

Pill Road

EX399FJ

Bideford North

EX399SX

Bideford North

EX399EG

The Quay

EX392HF

The Quay

EX393RX

Warren View

EX392BD

New Road

EX393RR

Maine Close

EX393JA

Pitt Lane

EX399FP

Bideford North

EX392QA

Bridgeland Street

EX392JD

Allhalland Street

EX393FB

Harlseywood

EX393LF

Elmdale Road

EX399SR

Bideford North

EX392HW

The Quay

EX392AH

High Street

EX393JP

Belvoir Road

EX399TA

Bideford North

EX393LE

Raleigh View

EX393NA

Northdown Road

EX392LP

Chanters Road

EX393LQ

Northam Road

EX392BL

Lower Meddon Street

EX392PL

Alexandra Terrace

EX392DE

Lower Gunstone

EX393RH

Kenwith View

EX392DW

Hyfield Place

EX392DT

Pannier Mews

EX392JZ

Chapel Street

EX392LH

Kingsley Road

EX393JB

Hillside Terrace

EX399TH

Bideford North

EX399SD

Bideford North

EX392LL

Newton Road

EX393RA

Quarry Close

EX393LB

Copp's Close

EX392BB

New Road

EX399SL

Bideford North

EX393PY

Bridge Plats Way

EX399SZ

Bideford North

EX392XX

The Quay

EX393RN

Water Park Road

EX393HZ

Myrtle Grove

EX392NW

North Road

EX392EJ

East View Terrace

EX393QZ

Little Meadow Way

EX392QQ

Pill Road

EX392QB

Bridgeland Street

EX392NP

Chingswell Street

EX393PE

Ashplants Close

EX393JJ

Lime Grove

EX392BT

Tower Street

EX392NL

Woodland Terrace

EX399SU

Bideford North

EX392QD

Bank End

EX392QE

Bridgeland Street

Data Sources

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