Bevil Close Bideford, Torridge
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX39), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40903481.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £415,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Torridge costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 12.3 km (7.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Old Town Gardens, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Bideford Medical Centre, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 49 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £317,500 | £317,500 | £317,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £212,500 | £212,500 | £212,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £216,000 | £191,000 | £241,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £198,000 | £155,000 | £237,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £183,000 | £183,000 | £183,000 |
| 2001 | 7 | £105,000 | £101,000 | £144,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2022 | 3 EX39 5XN | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 29 May 2020 | 6 EX39 5XN | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 8 EX39 5XN | Detached | £317,500 | |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 4 EX39 5XN | Detached | £212,500 | |
| 11 Dec 2014 | 3 EX39 5XN | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2009 | 1 EX39 5XN | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2007 | 3 EX39 5XN | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2006 | 7 EX39 5XN | Detached | £241,000 | |
| 25 May 2006 | 2 EX39 5XN | Detached | £191,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2005 | 4 EX39 5XN | Detached | £192,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 3 EX39 5XN | Detached | £198,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2003 | 4 EX39 5XN | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2003 | 8 EX39 5XN | Detached | £237,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2002 | 10 EX39 5XN | Detached | £183,000 | New build. |
| 21 Jun 2002 | 8 EX39 5XN | Detached | £183,000 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2001 | 7 EX39 5XN | Detached | £138,000 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2001 | 6 EX39 5XN | Detached | £106,000 | New build. |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 5 EX39 5XN | Detached | £104,000 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 2001 | 3 EX39 5XN | Detached | £144,000 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 2001 | 1 EX39 5XN | Detached | £105,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 4 EX39 5XN | Detached | £105,000 | New build. |
| 16 Nov 2001 | 2 EX39 5XN | Detached | £101,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1996-2002 (5); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Torridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,601 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,734 | £2,023 | £2,312 | £2,601 | £3,180 | £3,758 | £4,336 | £5,203 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land East of Devonshire Park, New Road, Bideford: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Land East of Devonshire Park, New Road, Bideford: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Land south of Longbridge Wharf, New Road, Bideford: up to 6 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Land to East of New Road, Bideford: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Land to East of New Road, Bideford: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Land At Honestone Street, Bideford: up to 20 homes, pending decision (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Croft & Co Lettings, 1,2, And 2A Market Place, Bideford: up to 7 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Market Place, Bideford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 5XN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| EX39 5XS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 47 m and 51 m above sea level (50 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 5XN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX39 5XS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 13 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Devonshire Park Bideford | 120 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bideford Ferry Landing | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 64.1 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 74.1 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bideford Medical Centre | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bideford Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queen Anne Dental Surgery | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Town Gardens 4,930 m² | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,310 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,520 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,590 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,500 m² | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Ford, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m south-east. 240 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Ford | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south-east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| 74 and 74A, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Bideford Bridge Including Parapet Walls and Gates of East Abutment | Listed building, Grade I | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Hallsannery limekiln | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Cross ridge dyke on Godborough Castle earthwork NW of Turner's Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Upcott Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Kenwith Valley | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Jennetts Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Raleigh Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Pillhead Marsh | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Mermaid's Pool | Tidal water | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 10 | 10 |
None of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Torridge: see them on the Torridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Croft School | Primary | 2–11 | 140 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Urgent improvement; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Early years: Urgent improvement; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bideford College | Secondary | 11–18 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Croft County Junior & Pynes Infant School EX39 3DE | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| First Inn Last Out EX39 3BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Linton Support EX39 3BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2016 |
| Blackwells Pasties Ltd EX39 2EF | Manufacturers/packers | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Anchor EX39 2DJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Wings EX39 2BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Highwood Care Home EX39 3AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Mariners House Bed And Breakfast EX39 3AQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Mother Clucking Farm Ltd EX39 2DX | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Minxy's Sweets EX39 2DX | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2018 |
| The Sage Apothecary Limited EX39 2DR | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Joiners Arms EX39 2DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Devonshire Cork & Vine EX39 2DX | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Jack In The Box Catering EX39 2DX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| The Henley Larder Devon EX39 2DX | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Union Close (16); On or near Coronation Road (15); On or near Devonshire Park (7); On or near Ackland Close (5); On or near Rowe Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Virginia Close · Soloman Drive · Marlen Court · Speedwell Close · Devonshire Park · Ford Rise · Rowe Close · Marland Terrace · Ackland Close · Union Close · East View Terrace · Coronation Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.