Postcode EX39 2LJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bideford North is £41,535 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 7.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Bideford North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,411 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Bideford North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 155 ft away from EX39 2LJ.
Bideford North near EX39 2LJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 7.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Old Town Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Old Town Gardens |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Bideford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £289,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bideford North
In the EX39 2LJ 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 2LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Kingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2LG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Charles Avenue, Torridge, EX39 2PH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | McColl's | King Street, Torridge, EX39 2JG | Walking directions to McColl's |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 62-63 Mill Street, Bideford, EX39 2JT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.