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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 low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£227,500
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £270K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 (about £260 per square foot) in Bideford South & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,950 up to £895,000.

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 South & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£320,000£309
Semi-Detached36£240,000£294
Terraced83£200,000£230
Flats16£140,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bideford South & East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford South & East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,225£118,000£189,500£150,000
2017£270,000£125,000£192,000£155,000
2018£280,000£122,500£198,725£162,000
2019£280,000£121,500£212,500£171,000
2020£270,000£123,500£212,500£179,995
2021£300,000£138,000£235,000£188,000
2022£393,788£156,750£277,500£215,000
2023£422,500£160,000£242,000£214,000
2024£349,950£145,000£258,000£200,000
2025£391,250£145,000£245,000£200,000
2026£289,000£127,500£238,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford South & East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford South & East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£192£204£182
2017£237£186£221£200
2018£247£189£232£184
2019£246£173£230£201
2020£251£186£230£195
2021£281£189£253£215
2022£337£206£293£257
2023£315£240£288£247
2024£320£209£288£227
2025£298£244£286£232
2026£314£190£293£226
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford South & East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bideford South & East in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.