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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

EX394FW

Manteo Way

EX394HD

Chopes Close

EX394QE

Gammaton Road

EX393FF

Landolfi Close

EX393HQ

Lombard Close

EX394DS

Torridge Place

EX394RJ

Shamwickshire Close

EX395AD

Bowden Green

EX395XN

Bevil Close

Data Sources

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