Area Info for Bideford (Devon)

Overview of Bideford (Devon, UK)

Bideford is a historic port town located in North Devon, England. It is situated on the estuary of the River Torridge, approximately 8 miles west of Barnstaple. The town has a rich maritime history and has been an important trading centre since medieval times.

History

Bideford's origins date back to the medieval period, with its name believed to derive from the Old English words "by" (meaning "settlement" or "village") and "ford" (a shallow crossing point of a river). The town was granted a market charter in 1272, which contributed to its development as a trading hub. Bideford was also known for its involvement in the Atlantic trade, including the transatlantic slave trade during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Geography and Environment

The town is located on the north coast of Devon, with scenic views of the estuary and surrounding countryside. The area features a mix of historic buildings, modern amenities, and natural landscapes. Bideford is close to popular tourist destinations such as Westward Ho! and Instow beaches.

Economy

Historically, Bideford's economy was based on maritime trade, shipbuilding, and fishing. Today, tourism plays a significant role, with visitors attracted to its historic sites, coastal scenery, and outdoor activities. The town also has local markets, shops, and services supporting the community.

Transport

Bideford is accessible via road, with connections to the M5 motorway and other major routes. The town has a historic quay and is served by bus services. The nearest railway station is in Barnstaple, approximately 8 miles away. There are also ferry services that connect Bideford to nearby coastal destinations.

Notable Features and Attractions

Clovelly Village – a picturesque, historic fishing village nearby. St. Mary’s Parish Church – a historic church with medieval origins. Bideford Long Bridge – a historic stone bridge dating back to the 15th century. North Devon Maritime Museum – showcasing the town’s maritime history.

Community and Culture

Bideford hosts various events throughout the year, including markets, festivals, and cultural activities. The town has a vibrant community with local clubs, societies, and a range of recreational facilities.
Education
School
East-the-Water Community Primary School0.00 miles
Mines Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BZ
West Croft School0.96 miles
Coronation Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DE
St Mary's Church of England Primary School0.97 miles
Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QN
Kingsley School1.25 miles
Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LY
Bideford College1.28 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School2.13 miles
Seaview Road, Morwenna Park, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL
St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School2.23 miles
Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HT
St Helen's Church of England Primary School2.46 miles
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP
Appledore School2.48 miles
Richmond Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF
Instow Community Primary School3.16 miles
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU
Monkleigh Primary School3.41 miles
Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JY
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School3.62 miles
Lovacott, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3PU
Buckland Brewer Community Primary School4.42 miles
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LX
Fremington Community Primary and Nursery School4.69 miles
Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD
Great Torrington School4.82 miles
Calvesford Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School4.96 miles
Borough Road, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7NU
Health
Clinic
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)0.63 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford0.78 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Fernwood Resource Centre0.95 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Bideford Daddon Court1.90 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
Caen Health Centre6.49 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Riverside7.23 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale7.23 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple7.25 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Litchdon Medical Centre7.49 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Barnstaple Health Centre7.52 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe13.49 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
South Molton Health Centre15.58 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Holsworthy Link Centre15.69 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
Stratton Community Clinic19.08 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Bude Contraception Clinic19.08 miles
Stratton Health Centre, Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Stratton Hospital19.10 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BR
GP
Clarence Wharf 0.46 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Bideford Medical Centre0.91 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
Northam Surgery1.91 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Fremington Medical Centre4.82 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE4.89 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery4.92 miles
Castle Hill Gardens, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EU
Caen Medical Centre6.49 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Brannam Medical Centre7.27 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
Queens Medical Centre7.34 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE7.35 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Litchdon Medical Centre7.49 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY9.16 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
Beech House Surgery 10.66 miles
Beech House Surgery, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5RU
The Warwick Practice - Woolacombe10.92 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
Bradworthy Surgery11.54 miles
The New Surgery, The Square, Bradworthy, Devon, EX22 7SY
Hartland Health Centre12.77 miles
66 The Square, Hartland, Devon, EX39 6BL
Hospital
Bideford Hospital0.96 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Torrington Hospital4.78 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
North Devon District Hospital8.08 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital13.40 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
Holsworthy Hospital15.26 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
South Molton Hospital15.29 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Stratton Hospital19.08 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Okehampton Hospital20.68 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Crediton Hospital27.34 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Launceston General Hospital27.72 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Moretonhampstead Hospital30.67 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Tiverton and District Hospital31.24 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Tavistock Community Hospital32.38 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Minehead Community Hospital34.04 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Franklyn Community Hospital34.93 miles
Franklyn Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9HS
Heavitree Hospital35.70 miles
Gladstone Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.46 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.70 miles
9 High St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Boots0.70 miles
2 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AA
Lloydspharmacy0.91 miles
Bideford Medical Centre, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3AF
Boots1.91 miles
The Old Library, Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Asda Stores Ltd2.03 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, ., EX39 3QU
Arnolds Pharmacy2.69 miles
21 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LF
Boots4.81 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Lloydspharmacy4.84 miles
1 High Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HN
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd5.87 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Boots5.99 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Lloydspharmacy6.49 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Lloydspharmacy6.58 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Tesco Instore Pharmacy7.03 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Lloydspharmacy7.24 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Boots7.25 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Leisure
Park
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE0.60 miles
KENWITH VALLEY1.20 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)1.89 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS2.77 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)4.49 miles
FREMINGTON5.04 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)7.23 miles
BEAFORD8.85 miles
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)10.20 miles
HARTLAND (DEVON)10.58 miles
NORTH DEVON11.01 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)12.34 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)12.74 miles
MEDDON GREEN12.78 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)13.39 miles
ILFRACOMBE COMMUNITY ECO-GARDEN13.69 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Bideford (Superstore)0.24 miles
Manteo Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AJ
Co-op Bideford0.69 miles
Bideford, EX39 2JT
Londis Johns Of Appledore0.69 miles
6 & 7 The Quay, Bideford, EX39 1QS
Morrisons Bideford0.86 miles
Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2LG
Londis Bideford Service Station0.95 miles
Kingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2PF
SPAR Bideford1.46 miles
Spar Blights Motors, Handy Cross, Devon, EX39 3ET
Costcutter Bideford2.00 miles
4-6 The Square, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1AR
ALDI Atlantic Park Way2.03 miles
Bideford, EX39 3FR
Lidl Bideford2.03 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39
M&S Atlantic Village Bideford Outlet2.03 miles
Unit 24 Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU
ASDA Bideford2.12 miles
Clovelly Road, Bideford, EX39 3QU
Nisa Westward Ho2.63 miles
23-25 Nelson Rd, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LQ
Londis Village Stores2.65 miles
23-25 Nelson Road, Devon, EX39 1LQ
Co-op Bideford2.68 miles
Westward Ho!, EX39 1LH
Londis Johns Supermarket2.68 miles
Marine Parade, Instow, EX39 4HY
Tesco Westward Ho! (Express)2.70 miles
Golf Links Rd, Westward Ho!, Devon, EX39 1LH
Transport
Airport
Swansea Airport40.94 miles
Plymouth City Airport41.13 miles
Bus Stop
Primary School (NE)0.03 miles
Sentry Corner (S)0.09 miles
Sentry Corner (N)0.10 miles
South Avenue (E)0.12 miles
Barton Tors (N)0.18 miles
Barton Tors (S)0.18 miles
Tesco (SE)0.20 miles
Avon Road (E)0.21 miles
Bottom of Clivedon Road (N)0.22 miles
Clivenden Road (W)0.22 miles
Bottom of Clivenden Road (S)0.23 miles
Clivenden Road (E)0.23 miles
Karen Close (SE)0.23 miles
Avon Road (W)0.23 miles
Biddiblack Way (NW)0.23 miles
Fulford Close (W)0.25 miles
Ferry Port
Bideford Ferry Landing0.63 miles
Instow Ferry Landing2.52 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing2.67 miles
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing13.95 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing22.71 miles
Minehead Harbour34.04 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal42.83 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal44.15 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal44.20 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal44.90 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage44.94 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal44.96 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing45.23 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing45.28 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing48.84 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing48.97 miles
Railway Station
Barnstaple Rail Station6.88 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station7.23 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station9.13 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station11.20 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station13.57 miles
Eggesford Rail Station16.34 miles
Lapford Rail Station19.84 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station19.95 miles
Okehampton Rail Station21.30 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station22.05 miles
Copplestone Rail Station23.63 miles
Yeoford Rail Station26.07 miles
Crediton Rail Station28.62 miles
Newton St Cyres Rail Station30.88 miles
Exeter St Davids Rail Station34.46 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station34.51 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX39 4B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment387
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
41, TORRINGTON STREET

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4DP		£165,000
2025-06-13
terraced
freehold
Sold 2025-02-04   £110,000
23, BROOKFIELD STREET

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4ER		£195,000
2025-06-11
terraced
freehold
77, DEVONSHIRE PARK

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5JF		£230,000
2025-06-09
terraced
freehold
8, BROOKFIELD STREET

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4ER		£195,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
1, MARKET PLACE

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2DR		£263,157
2025-05-29
detached
freehold
43, DEVONSHIRE PARK

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5HZ		£205,000
2025-05-28
semidetached
freehold
3D, NORTH ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2NW		£195,000
2025-05-19
terraced
freehold
12, AVON ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4BL		£192,000
2025-05-12
terraced
freehold
43, DONN GARDENS

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4FR		£240,000
2025-04-30
terraced
freehold
32, CULM CLOSE

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4AX		£185,000
2025-04-24
terraced
freehold
56, CHURCHILL ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4HQ		£161,000
2025-04-17
terraced
freehold
STRAND COURT (43), CHINGSWELL STREET

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2NP		£122,000
2025-04-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
QUETTA, MINES ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4BZ		£370,000
2025-04-14
semidetached
freehold
TIRINIE, ORCHARD HILL

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2QY		£500,000
2025-04-10
semidetached
freehold
8, NEW ROW

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2NJ		£178,000
2025-04-04
terraced
freehold
4 (FLAT 2), BRIDGE STREET

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2BU		£190,000
2025-03-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
24, POLLARDS PLACE

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4FE		£162,500
2025-03-31
flatmaisonette
freehold
19 (QUAY LOFT FLAT), ALLHALLAND STREET

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2JD		£475,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
GLENSTONE, GLENFIELD ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2LU		£660,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
10, PANNIER MEWS

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2DT		£190,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
TERRACES, TORRIDGE HILL

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2AZ		£110,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
19, NORTH ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2NW		£151,000
2025-03-26
terraced
freehold
6, CHANTERS ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2LP		£298,000
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
38, RIVERSIDE COURT

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2RZ		£275,000
2025-03-19
terraced
freehold
13, RIVERBANK COTTAGES

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2QR		£175,000
2025-03-17
terraced
freehold
THE PILL (6 PARKSIDE), KINGSLEY ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2PF		£108,000
2025-03-14
otherPropertyType
leasehold
25, BARNSTAPLE STREET

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4AE		£140,000
2025-03-07
semidetached
freehold
16, RIVERSIDE COURT

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2RZ		£212,000
2025-02-03
terraced
freehold
2, PARK LANE

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2QL		£198,000
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
8, NEW ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2BD		£180,000
2024-09-06
semidetached
freehold
71, CLIFTON STREET

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4EX		£175,750
2024-08-15
terraced
freehold
SOUTH SALTERNS COURT (THE BERRIES, 4), OLD BARNSTAPLE ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4ND		£490,000
2025-03-24
detached
freehold
10, RAILWAY TERRACE

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4BB		£226,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
SHANGRI-LA, GRANGE ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4AR		£525,000
2025-03-13
detached
freehold
17, VICTORIA GROVE

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2DN		£145,000
2025-03-12
terraced
freehold
6, FILLABLACK ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4AD		£169,950
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
50, DONN GARDENS

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4FR		£440,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
10, PARK AVENUE

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2QH		£297,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
51, CHANTERS ROAD

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2QN		£287,500
2025-02-20
terraced
freehold
48, BIDDIBLACK WAY

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4AY		£167,000
2025-02-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
22, DEVONSHIRE PARK

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5HZ		£238,000
2025-02-19
semidetached
freehold
29, DEVONSHIRE PARK

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 5HZ		£195,000
2025-02-14
terraced
freehold
14, APPLETREE GARDENS
NORTHAM
BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 3SL		£360,000
2025-02-14
detached
freehold
8, PARK AVENUE

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2QH		£258,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
4, MODEL TERRACE

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2EP		£163,000
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
28, TORRIDGE MOUNT

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4EL		£220,000
2025-02-05
terraced
freehold
STRAND COURT (50), CHINGSWELL STREET

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2NP		£170,000
2025-01-23
flatmaisonette
leasehold
21, WICKHAM CLOSE

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 4FH		£276,000
2025-01-21
detached
freehold
STRAND COURT (26), CHINGSWELL STREET

BIDEFORD
DEVON
EX39 2NP		£139,000
2025-01-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
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