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EX39

BIDEFORD

Devon, South West, England

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EX39 is the postcode district for BIDEFORD, located in Devon, South West.

Avg price £330,303
1yr change ▼ 5.6%
Crime 92% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£330,303

▼ 5.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% above national avg

Crime Rate

6.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

92% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

333 Mbps

Property Prices in EX39

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EX39 is £330,303, which is 14% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in EX39 cost 15.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EX39 have fallen 5.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £434,749 861
Semi-detached £286,904 393
Terraced £239,849 759
Flat £188,465 215
All types £330,303 2414

5-Year Price History

£315K £321K £327K £333K £338K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EX39

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 6.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EX39 has a crime rate well 92% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EX39

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EX39 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Appledore School Primary Good mi
East-the-Water Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
West Croft School Primary Good mi
Buckland Brewer Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Hartland Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

69,841

Population

67

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
24.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EX39 are 333.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EX39 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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EX39 — BIDEFORD

Area Summary

EX39 (BIDEFORD) offers property prices near the national average (£330,303), low crime (92% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (333 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EX39 BIDEFORD

What is the average house price in EX39 BIDEFORD?
The average house price in EX39 (BIDEFORD) is £330,303, based on 2414 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.6% over the past year.
Is EX39 BIDEFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in EX39 is significantly below the national average (6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EX39 BIDEFORD?
The population of EX39 (BIDEFORD) is approximately 69,841 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 24% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in EX39?
The average broadband download speed in EX39 is 333 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in EX39 BIDEFORD?
There are 16 schools in or near EX39. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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