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EX39 2AA

High Street

Bideford North

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Detailed insights for EX39 2AA

Overview

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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Bideford North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.8%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bideford North is £41,535 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from EX39 2AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bideford North near EX39 2AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 7.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX39 2AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.2 miOld Town GardensSmallWalking directions to Old Town Gardens

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
7,440.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.81(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.78(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.82(+159%)
Public order
12.15(+86%)
Shoplifting
11.68(+77%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
90.76%
Other White
7
2.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.91%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.27%
Indian
3
0.96%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
24.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
21.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.6%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
108
58.38%
Other social rented
27
14.59%
Owns with a mortgage
18
9.73%
Other forms of private rent
18
9.73%
Owns outright
7
3.78%
Total households: 185

Property prices in Bideford North

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £268K

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.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£310,000£313
Semi-Detached7£190,000£267
Terraced45£190,000£205
Flats16£118,358£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bideford North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 2AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 2AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202518, High Street, Bideford, EX39 2AAOtherLeasehold£50,000
28 Mar 2025Quay Loft Flat, 19, Allhalland Street, Bideford, EX39 2JDFlatsLeasehold£475,000
09 May 2025Flat 3, Kingsley House, The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2HJFlatsLeasehold£65,000
14 Feb 20255, Cooper Street, Bideford, EX39 2DAOtherFreehold£191,000
10 Dec 202538, Lower Gunstone, Bideford, EX39 2DETerracedFreehold£202,500

Schools

In the EX39 2AA postcode area, located within Bideford North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX39 2AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWest Croft SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableKingsley SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 2AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX39 2AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative Food62-63 Mill Street, Bideford, EX39 2JTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miMcColl'sKing Street, Torridge, EX39 2JGWalking directions to McColl's
0.2 miLondisCharles Avenue, Torridge, EX39 2PHWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miMorrisonsKingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2LGWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Torridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,653
Band B£1,928
Band C£2,204
Band D£2,479
Band E£3,030
Band F£3,581
Band G£4,132
Band H£4,958

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX39 2AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Teresa Anne Tinsley

Bideford North - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Geoffrey Cox

Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorridgeE07000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorridge and TavistockE14001552
WardBideford NorthE05011918
ParishBidefordE04012901
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bideford NorthE02004222
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torridge 003AE01020280
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX39 2AA

Is EX39 2AA (Bideford North) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near EX39 2AA?

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.

What schools are near EX39 2AA?

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.

How deprived is the area around EX39 2AA?

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).

Who represents EX39 2AA (Bideford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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.