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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 89 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
Flats14£133,500
Semi-Detached5£187,000
Terraced46£182,500

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

EX392AN

High Street

EX392BR

High Street

EX392PW

Northam Road

EX392BP

Church Walk

EX392LB

Hart Street

EX392NF

Chingswell Street

EX399FP

Bideford North

EX399SR

Bideford North

EX399SX

Bideford North

EX392LQ

Elmdale Road

EX399TH

Bideford North

EX392JD

Allhalland Street

EX393AA

High Street

EX393RX

Warren View

EX392DS

Market Place

EX393JE

Elm Grove

EX392DN

Victoria Grove

EX392NA

Rope Walk

EX393LN

North View Hill

EX393RR

Maine Close

EX392JF

King Street

EX393AB

Abbotsham Road

EX393LJ

North View Avenue

EX395WX

The Quay

EX392BH

Bull Hill

EX392BS

Bilton Terrace

EX392XX

The Quay

EX392QB

Bridgeland Street

EX392EG

Torridge View

EX392EX

The Quay

EX392WZ

The Quay

EX393RG

Osborne Close

EX392NN

Kingsley Street

EX393AJ

Rectory Park

EX393QX

Gate Field Road

EX392AS

Queen Annes

EX392EP

Model Terrace

EX393LY

Northdown Road

EX393AP

Abbotsham Road

EX393LF

Elmdale Road

EX393RS

Stanbridge Park

EX392QJ

Park Avenue

EX393LB

Copp's Close

EX399SA

Bideford North

EX392HE

The Quay

EX392AA

High Street

EX392NT

North Road

EX392QA

Bridgeland Street

EX399EW

The Quay

EX392BQ

Kingsley Terrace

EX392NG

Pill Road

EX393JQ

Westcombe Lane

EX393LA

Northam Road

EX393NG

Kenwith Terrace

EX393RU

Harvest Lane

EX392HS

Bridge Street

EX392QH

Park Avenue

EX393QL

Short Close

EX392EA

Grenville Street

EX392QG

Chanters Road

EX393JG

Pitt Lane

EX393LX

Eton Close

EX393LZ

Slade

EX399TB

Bideford North

EX392AD

High Street

EX393QS

Ferndown Close

EX392AY

St Marys Flats

EX392BN

Bideford North

EX392BU

Bridge Street

EX392LP

Chanters Road

EX392PZ

Bridgeland Street

EX399TA

Bideford North

EX392JG

Queen Street

EX392QE

Bridgeland Street

EX392DE

Lower Gunstone

EX392EF

Meddon Street

EX392HF

The Quay

EX392QS

Bank End

EX393JB

Hillside Terrace

EX392JW

Mill Street

EX399ST

Bideford North

EX392NP

Chingswell Street

EX393BJ

Trafalgar Place

EX393LL

Cottingham Crescent

EX392AU

Buttgarden Street

EX392LH

Kingsley Road

EX392PL

Alexandra Terrace

EX393JD

Hillcroft Terrace

EX393JL

Lime Grove

EX393JR

Belvoir Road

EX393PE

Ashplants Close

EX394YN

The Quay

EX399FL

Bideford North

EX392BA

Victoria Gardens

EX392DT

Pannier Mews

EX392JN

Mill Street

EX392NQ

Coldharbour

EX393PY

Bridge Plats Way

EX393QY

Lane Field Road

EX393TN

York Rise

Data Sources

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