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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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
106
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
61.18(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.19(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.6(+110%)
Shoplifting
9.18(+39%)
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

Median price£229,950
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £280K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £229,950 (about £264 per square foot) in Bideford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £440,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£340,000£303
Semi-Detached9£240,000£322
Terraced15£208,500£204
Flats6£112,500£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bideford West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,995£199,950£148,000
2017£289,995£145,000£225,000£150,000
2018£300,000£180,000£237,498£162,500
2019£275,750£132,500£225,000£164,250
2020£325,475£90,000£219,995£179,995
2021£342,500£140,000£242,500£197,000
2022£380,000£152,500£332,000£202,500
2023£427,500£140,000£255,000£220,000
2024£350,000£145,000£292,500£197,500
2025£370,000£132,500£262,500£208,500
2026£324,000£55,000£216,000£207,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£235£173
2017£245£128£251£186
2018£249£143£254£175
2019£248£163£230£173
2020£236£162£230£192
2021£287£171£279£197
2022£333£180£275£246
2023£324£176£291£237
2024£324£182£328£215
2025£310£184£324£215
2026£298£66£273£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bideford West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bideford West

Is Bideford West safe?

Bideford West records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bideford West?

The median sale price in Bideford West is £229,950 (about £264 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bideford West?

Bideford West has 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bideford West?

Bideford West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bideford West sits around rank 13,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bideford West?

The average household income in Bideford West is around £43,780 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bideford West?

Bideford West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Anne Brenton (Labour Party) and Carl Jason Hawkins (Independent).

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.