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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 52 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
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
31.34(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.21(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.91(+6%)
Shoplifting
4.3(-35%)
Public order
3.92(-40%)
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 174 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Bideford South & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,950 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
Flats15£150,000
Detached32£372,500
Semi-Detached41£245,000
Terraced86£200,000

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

EX393BE

Farm Road

EX393EN

Richard Close

EX394GA

Hadfield Court

EX394RD

North Avenue

EX393FG

Clovelly Road Industrial Estate

EX394DG

Gammaton Road

EX395GA

Ford Rise

EX393GJ

Bideford South

EX393BZ

Marland Terrace

EX394QR

Tavern Gardens

EX394RH

Ethelwynne Brown Close

EX394ER

Brookfield Street

EX394NE

Old Barnstaple Road

EX394EN

Torridge Mount

EX395XT

Marlen Court

EX395AE

Bowden Green

EX393FH

Clovelly Road Industrial Estate

EX393ES

Clovelly Road

EX392EG

Torridge View

EX394HA

Barton Tors

EX392BY

Ackland Close

EX394FA

May Court

EX394AE

Barnstaple Street

EX394BP

Sentry Corner

EX394BA

Mines Road

EX393EB

Pynes Lane

EX394QY

Monkleigh & Putford

EX394GB

Patt Drive

EX394EJ

Torridge Mount

EX393HE

Willow Grove

EX393HL

Clovelly Road

EX393TH

Hughes Gardens

EX393BL

Albert Place

EX394HB

Goaman Road

EX393EY

Brennacott Place

EX393DT

Hawthorn Park

EX393DY

Capern Road

EX393GF

Farm Road

EX394EG

Sunnyside

EX393FP

Birdwood Crescent

EX393TF

Wills Road

EX394AN

Springfield Terrace

EX394HH

Churchill Road

EX393AH

Abbotsham Road

EX394EF

Torridge Street

EX393BH

Old Town

EX394DA

Alverdiscott Road

EX394EB

Upton Road

EX394HE

Chubb Road

EX394ET

Clifton Street

EX394QN

Dock Cottages

EX394DY

Ayres Close

EX394PW

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX394BH

Torrington Lane

EX392EH

Ivy Cottages

EX394BG

Chudleigh Terrace

EX387HE

Forde Lane

EX393EU

Pridham Place

EX393FT

Adams Court

EX393EZ

Brennacott Road

EX394AW

Grange Bungalows

EX393BG

Meddon Street

EX394PQ

Karen Close

EX393HF

Cedar Way

EX394FH

Wickham Close

EX393FW

Bideford South

EX394AU

Barnstaple Street

EX394EP

Torrington Lane

EX394EU

Clifton Street

EX393EP

Grenville Estate

EX393EW

Pynes Walk

EX394BW

Sentry Corner

EX394PH

Broadlands

EX394QF

Monkleigh & Putford

EX393AS

Moreton Drive

EX393AW

Royston Road

EX393ET

Clovelly Road

EX387HD

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX313NA

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX394FJ

Boards Court

EX394ES

Newport Terrace

EX394AL

Westview Avenue

EX394FW

Manteo Way

EX395XS

Soloman Drive

EX394AZ

Northfield Road

EX394QS

Loxdown Road

EX393AF

Abbotsham Road

EX394DW

Trent Close

EX393EH

Stucley Road

EX394FR

Donn Gardens

EX394NA

Old Barnstaple Road

EX395JF

Devonshire Park

EX394DQ

Hillcrest Road

EX393HH

Chestnut Drive

EX393BN

Milton Place

EX394EH

Torridge Mount

EX394GD

Alverdiscott Road

EX393FZ

Daddon Close

EX393BA

Acacia Close

EX393QU

Moreton Gardens

Data Sources

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