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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 160 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
Detached28£392,500
Flats13£157,500
Semi-Detached36£239,000
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

EX393DW

Handy Cross

EX393GF

Farm Road

EX394QX

Monkleigh & Putford

EX393FJ

Valley End

EX394QF

Monkleigh & Putford

EX394BJ

Fort Terrace

EX394BY

Southfield Road

EX394DB

Abbots Drive

EX394FA

May Court

EX394FZ

Lacey Avenue

EX394RB

South Avenue

EX394AD

Fillablack Road

EX394AJ

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394EW

Bideford East

EX394FB

Kathleen Grange

EX394QL

Broadlands

EX395AQ

Bideford South

EX393EB

Pynes Lane

EX393QW

Abbotsham Road

EX394DE

Ochil Close

EX394HE

Chubb Road

EX387HQ

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX393AR

Abbotsham Road

EX393DQ

Catshole Lane

EX393DU

Bideford South

EX393ED

Pynes Lane

EX393GD

Bideford South

EX394EE

Railway Cottages

EX394PU

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX394QB

Gammaton Road

EX394QP

Church View

EX394QT

Monkleigh & Putford

EX394AP

Graynfylde Drive

EX393DZ

High View

EX393EP

Grenville Estate

EX394BD

Furzebeam Terrace

EX393AN

Royston Road

EX393BY

Clovelly Road

EX393EJ

Stucley Road

EX394FT

Rogers Crescent

EX395GD

Whiting Close

EX393FX

Pincombe Road

EX393TD

Hewetson Way

EX393TE

Colwill Walk

EX394AX

Culm Close

EX394AL

Westview Avenue

EX394FE

Pollards Place

EX394RD

North Avenue

EX387HG

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX393AQ

Abbotsham Road

EX393TB

Needs Drive

EX394EP

Torrington Lane

EX394FL

Old Barnstaple Road

EX387HE

Forde Lane

EX392EG

Torridge View

EX393EZ

Brennacott Road

EX393HW

Oaklands

EX394BW

Sentry Corner

EX394DA

Alverdiscott Road

EX393AW

Royston Road

EX394RH

Ethelwynne Brown Close

EX393EL

Stucley Road

EX394FS

Honey Close

EX394QA

Bideford East

EX395JF

Devonshire Park

EX394BH

Torrington Lane

EX394GD

Alverdiscott Road

EX394PJ

Mines Road

EX395AG

Buckland Close

EX395XY

Soloman Drive

EX387LD

Belle Vue Cross

EX393DL

Clovelly Gardens North

EX393DS

Hamilton Close

EX393HN

Clovelly Road Industrial Estate

EX394AZ

Northfield Road

EX394BA

Mines Road

EX394BQ

Torrington Lane

EX394EU

Clifton Street

EX394FG

Gammaton Road

EX393DJ

Waterloo Terrace

EX393FE

Union Close

EX394EY

Barton Tors

EX392BY

Ackland Close

EX393QP

Abbotsham Road

EX393TJ

Grant Court

EX394AE

Barnstaple Street

EX394DU

Nuttaberry Works

EX394QG

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX395XW

Virginia Close

EX313LZ

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX393DX

Caddsdown Industrial Park

EX393FZ

Daddon Close

EX393QU

Moreton Gardens

EX394PT

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX393DT

Hawthorn Park

EX393EQ

Stucley Road

EX394DD

Brecon Close

EX394PY

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX394QJ

Cleavewood Drive

EX393BX

Montague Place

Data Sources

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