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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 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 12.3% 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 £41,573 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
12.3%
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£217,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £310K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Bideford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £477,500.

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
Detached27£310,000£288
Terraced42£195,000£206
Semi-Detached5£193,000£269
Flats11£127,500£197

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£234,000£147,475
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£301,250£123,475£190,000£190,000
2026£333,750£131,250£251,500£207,500
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£162
2017£223£206£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£334£162£230£212
2026£274£203£282£211
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torridge district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,312
Band D£2,601
Band E£3,180
Band F£3,758
Band G£4,336
Band H£5,203

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bideford North ward.

Local councillors

Teresa Anne Tinsley

Bideford North - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Bideford North

EX392JL

Bideford North

EX393QS

Ferndown Close

EX393LY

Northdown Road

EX393HU

Myrtle Gardens

EX392EF

Meddon Street

EX393LH

North View Avenue

EX392ND

The Strand

EX392AD

High Street

EX393AA

High Street

EX392DP

Victoria Terrace

EX392JH

Jubilee Square

EX393RF

Valley View

EX392EA

Grenville Street

EX393JX

Northam Road

EX392HE

The Quay

EX399SP

Bideford North

EX392QS

Bank End

EX393JF

Elm Grove

EX393LZ

Slade

EX392EW

Meddon Street

EX392NN

Kingsley Street

EX392NR

North Road

EX392DH

Honestone Street

EX393JY

College Green

EX392JN

Mill Street

EX392QL

Park Lane

EX393QY

Lane Field Road

EX393RU

Harvest Lane

EX392BS

Bilton Terrace

EX393LT

Northdown Road

EX392EZ

The Quay

EX392EX

The Quay

EX392BQ

Kingsley Terrace

EX392BG

Wellbrook Terrace

EX392AU

Buttgarden Street