Postcode EX39 2AA is located in an urban city, within the Bideford North ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Bideford North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bideford North is £41,535 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 7.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Bideford North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,767 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bideford North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bideford North is £41,535 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from EX39 2AA.
Bideford North near EX39 2AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 7.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Old Town Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Old Town Gardens |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Bideford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,978 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £310,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £190,000 | £267 |
| Terraced | 45 | £190,000 | £205 |
| Flats | 16 | £118,358 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247,950 | £124,000 | £233,000 | £144,000 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £116,750 | £216,000 | £145,000 |
| 2018 | £246,500 | £136,250 | £212,500 | £148,000 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £100,000 | £227,000 | £155,000 |
| 2020 | £260,000 | £120,000 | £210,500 | £162,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £141,975 | £236,500 | £186,500 |
| 2022 | £345,000 | £136,500 | £310,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £326,000 | £145,000 | £285,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £330,000 | £127,500 | £250,000 | £183,750 |
| 2025 | £297,500 | £122,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £382,500 | £135,000 | £310,000 | £201,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231 | £243 | £215 | £167 |
| 2017 | £223 | £196 | £213 | £164 |
| 2018 | £241 | £208 | £219 | £169 |
| 2019 | £250 | £143 | £218 | £176 |
| 2020 | £273 | £179 | £229 | £177 |
| 2021 | £303 | £253 | £244 | £197 |
| 2022 | £372 | £227 | £295 | £236 |
| 2023 | £339 | £273 | £288 | £224 |
| 2024 | £310 | £205 | £275 | £214 |
| 2025 | £331 | £167 | £230 | £212 |
| 2026 | £279 | £261 | £269 | £214 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 2AA.
In the EX39 2AA postcode area, located within Bideford North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 2AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Co-operative Food | 62-63 Mill Street, Bideford, EX39 2JT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | McColl's | King Street, Torridge, EX39 2JG | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Charles Avenue, Torridge, EX39 2PH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Kingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2LG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Torridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX39 2AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Teresa Anne Tinsley
Bideford North - Elected 2 May 2024
Geoffrey Cox
Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX39 2AA records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around EX39 2AA in Bideford North is £195,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to EX39 2AA, including West Croft School (Good), St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Kingsley School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX39 2AA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,767 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX39 2AA is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Teresa Anne Tinsley (Liberal Democrats).
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.