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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

EX393DY

Capern Road

EX393HB

Moreton Park Road

EX394AU

Barnstaple Street

EX394FR

Donn Gardens

EX394QH

Monkleigh & Putford

EX395AL

New Road

EX394EF

Torridge Street

EX394QZ

Monkleigh & Putford

EX393DE

Coronation Road

EX393EE

Pynes Lane

EX393FS

Greenwood Court

EX393HD

Meadow Park

EX393TF

Wills Road

EX394DZ

Ayres Close

EX394HG

Churchill Road

EX387HD

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX393BZ

Marland Terrace

EX393GJ

Bideford South

EX394AH

Southolme Terrace

EX393AU

Moreton Park Road

EX393GA

Pridham Place

EX394DT

Nuttaberry

EX394EL

Torridge Mount

EX393AL

Ashley Terrace

EX393BP

Coldstream Place

EX394AY

Biddiblack Way

EX394QS

Loxdown Road

EX393FU

Geneva Place

EX393TH

Hughes Gardens

EX394BL

Avon Road

EX394GA

Hadfield Court

EX395EQ

Buckland Road

EX393BE

Farm Road

EX393TL

Bailey Mews

EX394AQ

Bideford East

EX395HZ

Devonshire Park

EX387HJ

Darracott

EX393BW

Lansdowne Terrace

EX393HJ

High Park Close

EX394AT

Chudleigh Avenue

EX394BS

Sentry Corner

EX394DJ

Alverdiscott Road

EX394DL

Alver Green

EX394DW

Trent Close

EX394FJ

Boards Court

EX395AE

Bowden Green

EX313PS

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX393ES

Clovelly Road

EX393FW

Bideford South

EX395FD

Bowden Green

EX313PT

Coronation Cottages

EX394BB

Railway Terrace

EX394DH

Tennacott Heights

EX394DQ

Hillcrest Road

EX394EJ

Torridge Mount

EX394HL

Chubb Road

EX395XS

Soloman Drive

EX394FU

Lacey Avenue

EX394LQ

Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate

EX395GB

Ford Rise

EX392EH

Ivy Cottages

EX393ET

Clovelly Road

EX393FP

Birdwood Crescent

EX393SW

Bideford West

EX394AN

Springfield Terrace

EX394DN

Monks Close

EX393EH

Stucley Road

EX394AS

Grange Road

EX394BT

Torrington Lane

EX394FX

Langmead Drive

EX394GH

Churchill Road

EX394RE

Broadlands Court

EX393TG

Blackmore Avenue

EX394DR

Torrington Street

EX393EN

Richard Close

EX393GB

Farm Road

EX394ET

Clifton Street

EX393FT

Adams Court

EX394AR

Chudleigh

EX394EA

Nuttaberry Hill

EX394EG

Sunnyside

EX394EQ

Sunnyside

EX394PR

Two Rivers & Three Moors

EX394QU

New Buildings

EX393DG

Clovelly Road

EX393FH

Clovelly Road Industrial Estate

EX394EZ

Barton Tors

EX394FD

Chapel Park Close

EX393BN

Milton Place

EX394BN

Torrington Lane

EX394HB

Goaman Road

EX394PP

Woodtown Cottages

EX387HF

Abbaton Cottages

EX393HF

Cedar Way

EX394DY

Ayres Close

EX394GB

Patt Drive

EX394QR

Tavern Gardens

EX393GE

Farm Road

EX394BZ

Mines Road

EX394EH

Torridge Mount

Data Sources

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