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Bideford South & East

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About

Bideford South & East encompasses residential neighbourhoods and local commercial zones extending from the town centre towards rural edges. The area includes the communities of East-the-Water, connected by the historic Bideford Long Bridge, and stretches southwards along the River Torridge. Housing is primarily a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war estates, and some modern developments, serving as a key residential district for the wider town. Local shops and services are concentrated along main routes like Abbotsham Road and Clovelly Road.

The landscape transitions from urban streets to open fields and wooded valleys, particularly around the areas of Bowden Green and towards the hamlet of Horns Cross. A notable feature is the presence of the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre, located on the old station site, highlighting the area's industrial past. Green spaces such as Victoria Park provide recreational areas, while the riverfront offers views of the estuary and the working quays, integral to the town's historical identity as a port.

Area overview

On average Bideford South & East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bideford South & East is £43,780 per year. There are 3 schools in Bideford South & East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bideford South & East is home to around 13,019 people, with a population density of about 356.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bideford South & East Population
13,019
Population density
356.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.34(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.29(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.14(+10%)
Shoplifting
4.15(-38%)
Other theft
4.07(-28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,532
96.24%
Other White
208
1.6%
Irish
44
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
42
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.26%
Total population: 13,021

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,407
23.19%
No qualifications
2,027
19.53%
Level 3 (A level)
2,007
19.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,683
16.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,221
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 10,380

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,903
33.92%
Owns with a mortgage
1,615
28.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
883
15.74%
Other social rented
784
13.97%
Social rents from council
187
3.33%
Total households: 5,611

Property prices in Bideford South & East

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Bideford South & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bideford South & East 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 South & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£385,000
Flats13£157,500
Semi-Detached37£240,000
Terraced83£195,000

10 years median price trend in Bideford South & East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford South & East.

All postcodes in Bideford South & East

EX393SG

Bideford South

EX395EX

Bideford South

EX393HA

Moreton Park Road

EX394FH

Wickham Close

EX394EN

Torridge Mount

EX394HF

Chubb Road

EX394NA

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394PH

Broadlands

EX394RL

Ian Hay Close

EX395AA

New Road

EX395EU

Buckland Road

EX387HB

Monkleigh & Putford

EX393AH

Abbotsham Road

EX393AZ

Laurel Avenue

EX393BH

Old Town

EX393HL

Clovelly Road

EX394BE

Grenville Terrace

EX394BX

Merryfield Road

EX394ES

Newport Terrace

EX394QQ

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX394QY

Monkleigh & Putford

EX393HH

Chestnut Drive

EX393TA

Birdwood Crescent

EX395GA

Ford Rise

EX393BB

Moreton Park Road

EX393BG

Meddon Street

EX393DR

Bowden Green

EX394BR

Cliveden Road

EX394RS

East Ridge View

EX393EF

Burton Road

EX393HG

Beech Bank

EX393BA

Acacia Close

EX393BQ

Metherell Road

EX393DN

Clovelly Close

EX394ND

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394PN

Alverdiscott Road

EX395JG

New Road

EX313PR

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX387HH

Huntshaw Barton

EX393AX

Moreton Park Road

EX393EG

Stucley Road

EX393GS

Bideford South

EX393HE

Willow Grove

EX394BU

Heathfield Road

EX394DF

Gammaton Road

EX394DG

Gammaton Road

EX394FP

Watkins Way

EX394PQ

Karen Close

EX394QW

Church View

EX394RA

Monkleigh & Putford

EX395AJ

Buckland Close

EX394QN

Dock Cottages

EX393AF

Abbotsham Road

EX393AS

Moreton Drive

EX393BS

Geneva Place

EX394AF

Vinegar Hill

EX394BG

Chudleigh Terrace

EX392EJ

East View Terrace

EX393EU

Pridham Place

EX393EX

Clovelly Road

EX393FR

Clovelly Road

EX394DP

Torrington Street

EX394EB

Upton Road

EX394EX

Clifton Street

EX394FN

Watkins Way

EX392AZ

Torridge Hill

EX395XT

Marlen Court

EX393DA

Coronation Road

EX393FG

Clovelly Road Industrial Estate

EX394BP

Sentry Corner

EX394PS

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX394QD

Tennacott Lane

EX393DF

Clovelly Road

EX393ER

Grenville Estate Crescent

EX394GJ

Bideford East

EX394HQ

Churchill Road

EX313QJ

Alscott Gardens

EX393BL

Albert Place

EX393EY

Brennacott Place

EX394DX

Fulford Close

EX394ED

Hows Cottages

EX394PL

Alverdiscott Road

EX394AB

Fillablack Road

EX394HA

Barton Tors

EX393AY

Moreton Avenue

EX393BU

Clovelly Road

EX394AG

Salterns Terrace

EX394ER

Brookfield Street

EX394HH

Churchill Road

EX393BT

Farm Road

EX393FY

Sams Close

EX394PW

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX313NA

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX394NE

Old Barnstaple Road

EX393DH

Clovelly Gardens South

EX393DP

Brookfield

EX394AW

Grange Bungalows

EX394NF

Old Barnstaple Road

EX393EA

Pynes Lane

EX393EW

Pynes Walk

Data Sources

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