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EX39 4LQ

Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate

Bideford East

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Detailed insights for EX39 4LQ

Overview

Postcode EX39 4LQ 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 6.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bideford South & East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,195 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bideford South & East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX39 4LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bideford South & East near EX39 4LQ 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 6.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
504
Population density
5,490.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.81(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.12(-59%)
Other theft
1.84(-67%)
Vehicle crime
1.84(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.84(-72%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
487
96.25%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.59%
Total population: 506

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
93
23.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
90
22.78%
No qualifications
74
18.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
36.13%
Owns outright
63
32.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
16.75%
Other social rented
12
6.28%
Shared ownership
8
4.19%
Total households: 191

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 4LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX39 4LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202516, Trent Close, Bideford, EX39 4DWTerracedFreehold£300,000
22 May 202616, Abbots Drive, Bideford, EX39 4DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
28 Mar 202518, Monks Close, Bideford, EX39 4DNTerracedFreehold£215,000
29 Jul 2025Unit 2, Little Court, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4FGOtherFreehold£128,000
16 Jan 20263, Ochil Close, Bideford, EX39 4DETerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the EX39 4LQ postcode area, located within Bideford South & East, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX39 4LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryEast-the-Water Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX39 4LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX39 4LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 4LQ, 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 004BE01020278
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX39 4LQ

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

The area around EX39 4LQ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 4LQ?

The median sale price around EX39 4LQ 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 4LQ?

There is 1 school close to EX39 4LQ, including East-the-Water Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX39 4LQ?

EX39 4LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,195 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Torridge and Tavistock covering EX39 4LQ 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.