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Bideford West

Bideford West is one of 16 wards in Torridge, home to 2,554 people in 1,064 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £235,000 over the past two years, 15% below the Torridge median. On average 8% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 42% below the Torridge average.

Ward E05011920 · 53 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
2,554residentsCensus 2021
£235kmedian sale price91 sales, 24 months
8%green within 500 mpostcode average
97%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Bideford West in TorridgePostcodes in Bideford West highlighted; the rest of Torridge in grey
Map of Torridge with Bideford West highlighted

People and homes.

2,554 residents in 1,064 households, next to the Torridge average.

16%
aged 15–29
19%
aged 65 and over
63%
owner-occupied homes
14%
privately rented
21%
socially rented
12%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Bideford West and Torridge.

Bideford WestTorridge
£159k£208k£257k£306k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£159k£208k£257k£306k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Bideford West with a published hygiene rating.

3rated food businessesin total
100%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Torridge: 93%
0rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)