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Bideford West

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About

Bideford West ward covers the historic core of the town on the western bank of the River Torridge. The area is defined by its working port and the long, curving quay, which has been central to local trade for centuries. The layout is a network of streets rising from the waterfront, containing a mix of residential and commercial properties. The notable Tarka Trail passes through here, utilising the old railway line along the riverbank for walking and cycling.

The ward includes the area around Victoria Park and extends to the neighbourhoods near Meddon Street. Housing consists largely of terraced homes and some larger properties on the elevated streets. The operational harbour, with its daily tidal rise and fall, remains a functional focus rather than solely a tourist attraction. The famous Bideford Long Bridge connects this ward directly to Bideford East on the opposite shore.

Area overview

On average Bideford West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bideford West is £43,780 per year. There are 1 schools in Bideford West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bideford West is home to around 2,942 people, with a population density of about 2,136.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bideford West Population
2,942
Population density
2,136.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.78(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.89(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.28(+119%)
Shoplifting
9.86(+48%)
Other theft
8.16(+45%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,848
96.8%
Other White
29
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.51%
Irish
12
0.41%
Other Asian
8
0.27%
Total population: 2,942

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
522
22.51%
No qualifications
472
20.35%
Level 3 (A level)
416
17.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
402
17.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
285
12.29%
Total 16+ residents: 2,319

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
397
31.76%
Owns outright
388
31.04%
Other social rented
196
15.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
157
12.56%
Social rents from council
65
5.2%
Total households: 1,250

Property prices in Bideford West

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 in Bideford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bideford West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£370,000
Flats4£150,000
Semi-Detached7£270,000
Terraced14£196,250

10 years median price trend in Bideford West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford West.

All postcodes in Bideford West

EX393AH

Abbotsham Road

EX393AZ

Laurel Avenue

EX393BH

Old Town

EX393TA

Birdwood Crescent

EX393BB

Moreton Park Road

EX393EF

Burton Road

EX393BA

Acacia Close

EX393BQ

Metherell Road

EX393AX

Moreton Park Road

EX393EG

Stucley Road

EX393AF

Abbotsham Road

EX393AS

Moreton Drive

EX393BS

Geneva Place

EX393ER

Grenville Estate Crescent

EX393BL

Albert Place

EX393AY

Moreton Avenue

EX393EA

Pynes Lane

EX393EW

Pynes Walk

EX393EB

Pynes Lane

EX393QW

Abbotsham Road

EX393AR

Abbotsham Road

EX393ED

Pynes Lane

EX393AN

Royston Road

EX393EJ

Stucley Road

EX393TD

Hewetson Way

EX393TE

Colwill Walk

EX393AQ

Abbotsham Road

EX393TB

Needs Drive

EX393AW

Royston Road

EX393EL

Stucley Road

EX393QP

Abbotsham Road

EX393TJ

Grant Court

EX393DT

Hawthorn Park

EX393EQ

Stucley Road

EX393BX

Montague Place

EX393EE

Pynes Lane

EX393FS

Greenwood Court

EX393TF

Wills Road

EX393AU

Moreton Park Road

EX393GA

Pridham Place

EX393AL

Ashley Terrace

EX393FU

Geneva Place

EX393TH

Hughes Gardens

EX393TL

Bailey Mews

EX393BW

Lansdowne Terrace

EX393FP

Birdwood Crescent

EX393SW

Bideford West

EX393EH

Stucley Road

EX393TG

Blackmore Avenue

EX393EN

Richard Close

EX393BN

Milton Place

Data Sources

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