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EX39 4AQ

Bideford East

Torridge

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Detailed insights for EX39 4AQ

Overview

Postcode EX39 4AQ is located in an urban city, within the Bideford East ward of Torridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Bideford South & East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bideford South & East is £43,780 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 6.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bideford South & East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bideford South & East has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.8%

Approximately 43.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bideford South & East is £43,780 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from EX39 4AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bideford South & East near EX39 4AQ 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 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX39 4AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
2,243.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.64(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.92(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.77(-11%)
Public order
5.29(-19%)
Other theft
2.89(-49%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
96.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.02%
Other White
3
1.02%
Chinese
1
0.34%
Indian
1
0.34%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
24.07%
No qualifications
51
18.89%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
62
36.69%
Owns outright
53
31.36%
Owns with a mortgage
27
15.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.69%
Social rents from council
12
7.1%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Bideford East

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £255K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Bideford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £895,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£307,500£333
Semi-Detached13£237,000£257
Terraced45£195,000£222
Flats1£172,500£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bideford East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,500£134,550£181,250£149,950
2017£238,000£124,950£175,750£155,000
2018£245,000£123,000£197,250£164,250
2019£265,000£111,000£199,500£164,500
2020£268,250£127,500£190,000£175,000
2021£295,000£130,000£220,000£180,000
2022£395,000£165,000£295,000£205,000
2023£364,000£170,000£229,950£215,000
2024£351,500£118,000£250,000£205,500
2025£416,783£167,000£241,500£200,000
2026£255,000£232,500£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bideford East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£204£191£184
2017£233£188£193£201
2018£227£191£209£187
2019£235£173£217£184
2020£248£192£221£193
2021£284£209£249£211
2022£326£247£266£262
2023£311£247£286£257
2024£294£190£273£237
2025£284£276£281£232
2026£332£257£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bideford East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 4AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 4AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 2026Helios, Old Barnstaple Road, Bideford, EX39 4AJDetachedFreehold£315,000
17 Nov 2025St Jean, Old Barnstaple Road, Bideford, EX39 4AJDetachedFreehold£475,000
28 May 20256, Salterns Terrace, Bideford, EX39 4AGTerracedFreehold£238,500
30 May 2025Eastpoint, Graynfylde Drive, Bideford, EX39 4APDetachedFreehold£895,000
18 Dec 2025Byland, Westview Avenue, Bideford, EX39 4ALDetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the EX39 4AQ postcode area, located within Bideford South & East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX39 4AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEast-the-Water Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryWest Croft SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 4AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX39 4AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMcColl'sKing Street, Torridge, EX39 2JGWalking directions to McColl's
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food62-63 Mill Street, Bideford, EX39 2JTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miLondisCharles Avenue, Torridge, EX39 2PHWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMorrisonsKingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2LGWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miTescoManteo Way, Bideford, EX39 4AJWalking directions to Tesco

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 4AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Huw Thomas

Bideford East - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

James Andrew Craigie

Bideford East - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Jude Gubb

Bideford East - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Geoffrey Cox

Torridge and Tavistock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTorridgeE07000046
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorridge and TavistockE14001552
WardBideford EastE05011917
ParishBidefordE04012901
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bideford South & EastE02004223
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torridge 004AE01020277
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX39 4AQ

Is EX39 4AQ (Bideford South & East) safe?

The area around EX39 4AQ records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX39 4AQ?

The median sale price around EX39 4AQ in Bideford South & East is £220,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX39 4AQ?

There are 4 schools close to EX39 4AQ, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School (Good), East-the-Water Community Primary School (Good) and West Croft School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX39 4AQ?

EX39 4AQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,207 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX39 4AQ (Bideford South & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX39 4AQ is Geoffrey Cox (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Huw Thomas (Green Party), James Andrew Craigie (Independent) and Jude Gubb (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.