Bude Street Appledore, Torridge
67 addresses across 1 postcode (EX39), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40901283.
- Sales: 93 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £449,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 19, E: 9, F: 7).
- 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 A; Band D in Torridge costs £2,601 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 9.4 km (5.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 67 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northam Surgery, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £449,000 | £217,500 | £530,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £298,750 | £235,000 | £362,500 |
| 2023 | 5 | £375,000 | £195,000 | £820,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | £326,000 | £280,000 | £495,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £218,500 | £180,000 | £257,000 |
| 2017 | 5 | £270,000 | £145,000 | £500,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £265,000 | £205,000 | £277,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £262,475 | £250,000 | £274,950 |
| 2014 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £238,500 | £127,000 | £400,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 29 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £530,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2025 | TALL CHIMNEYS, 41 EX39 1PS | Semi-detached | £449,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | FLAT 4, 7 EX39 1PS | Flat or maisonette | £217,500 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 4 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 32 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £362,500 | |
| 26 Oct 2023 | 21 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2023 | 28 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £820,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2023 | FLAT 1, 7 EX39 1PS | Flat or maisonette | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jul 2023 | 13 EX39 1PS | Semi-detached | £675,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2023 | ROYAL HOTEL EX39 1PS | Other | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 6 EX39 1PS | Flat or maisonette | £375,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 42 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £495,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2022 | 9 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £320,000 | |
| 27 May 2022 | 8 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £402,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 39 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2022 | 32 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £326,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 15 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £545,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2021 | 5 EX39 1PS | Detached | £1,572,830 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Dec 2020 | FLAT 1, 7 EX39 1PS | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 25 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £257,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2019 | 36 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2017 | 13 EX39 1PS | Semi-detached | £500,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2017 | 11 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 23 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £242,000 | |
| 26 May 2017 | FLAT 2, 7 EX39 1PS | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Feb 2017 | 18 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £270,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2016 | 8 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £277,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 32 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2016 | FLAT 1, 7 EX39 1PS | Flat or maisonette | £136,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 20 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £215,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Feb 2016 | 42 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2015 | 36A EX39 1PS | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2015 | SAILORS RETURN, 35 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £274,950 | |
| 10 Apr 2014 | 11 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2013 | 10 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £238,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2013 | 23 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £127,000 | |
| 20 May 2013 | 31 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 25 May 2012 | 18 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2011 | TALL CHIMNEYS, 41 EX39 1PS | Semi-detached | £187,500 | |
| 25 Nov 2011 | 36 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2011 | 38 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2011 | SAILORS RETURN, 35 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 11 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2010 | 5 EX39 1PS | Detached | £820,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2010 | 9 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £157,500 | |
| 15 Oct 2009 | 16 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2009 | 31 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 8 EX39 1PS | Terraced | £224,500 | |
| 2 Nov 2007 | FLAT 3, 7 EX39 1PS | Flat or maisonette | £124,950 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jul 2007 | THE CAPTAINS HOUSE, 2B EX39 1PS | Terraced | £247,500 |
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (23); Flat (6); House, end-terrace (3). Built: before 1900 (31); 1900-1929 (3); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (private) (13).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
- 2, Bude Street, Appledore
- 8, Bude Street, Appledore
- 10, Bude Street, Appledore
- 11, Bude Street, Appledore
- 12, Bude Street, Appledore
- 12a, Bude Street, Appledore
- 16, Bude Street, Appledore
- 23, Bude Street, Appledore
- 26a, Bude Street, Appledore
- 28, Bude Street, Appledore
- 32, Bude Street, Appledore
- 35, Bude Street, Appledore
- 36, Bude Street, Appledore
- 36a, Bude Street, Appledore
- 38, Bude Street, Appledore
- 42, Bude Street, Appledore
- Beara, 1 Bude Street, Appledore
- Flat 1, 7 Bude Street, Appledore
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 A (44% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Appledore (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 33.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 10 AND 10A BUDE STREET, grade II
- 10-18, MARKET STREET, grade II
- 10, THE QUAY, grade II
- 11, MARKET STREET, grade II
- 11, THE QUAY, grade II
- 12, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 13 AND 15, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 14, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 18-22, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 23 AND 25, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 26, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 29, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 2B AND 4, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 33, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 5, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 6, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 6, MARKET STREET, grade II
- 7, BUDE STREET, grade II
- 8, MARKET STREET, grade II
- 9 AND 9A, BUDE STREET, grade II
- BANK HOUSE, grade II
- BEECHCROFT, grade II
- BUDE HOUSE, grade II
- BUDE HOUSE, grade II
- COACH AND HORSES, grade II
- COUNTY LIBRARY AND NO 8, grade II
- KOH-I-NOOR, grade II
- London House, grade II
- NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK, grade II
- ROBOROUGH HOUSE, grade II
And 3 more.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Sands Residential Care Home, 4-5 Bath Terrace Instow Bideford EX39 4JJ: up to 6 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Mollands Garage, Quay Lane, , , INSTOW, EX39 4JR: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 27 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway (major works)
- 3 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
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 33 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 51 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 3 very low.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 67 addresses are between 6 m and 19 m above sea level (12 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 1PS | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marine Parade Appledore | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Appledore Ferry Landing | 180 m |
| Car parks | Sandhills Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 65.2 km (41 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 70.6 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Northam Surgery | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Northam Dental Surgery (Adp) | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central Convenience - The Square, Northam Cashzone | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 700 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Anchor Park 6,940 m² | 260 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Docton House, a listed building (Grade II*), 120 m south. 131 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Docton House | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m south |
| Richmond Dock | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m south |
| Civil War Fieldwork on Staddon Hill | Scheduled monument | 350 m north-west |
| Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Tapeley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Staddon Hill | Hill | 370 m north-west |
| West Appledore | Wetland | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Appledore Pool | Tidal water | 690 m (0.4 miles) north |
| South Yeo Woods | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Sandymere | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Kenwith Valley | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 61 | 67 |
6 of the street's 67 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore School | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Hotel EX39 1PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2024 |
| The Appledore Bakery EX39 1PW | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Royal Plaice EX39 1PW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Jack Sprats EX39 1PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Johns Of Appledore EX39 1QS | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| The Coffee Cabin EX39 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Appledore Flame Factory EX39 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Sylvesters Fish And Chip Shop EX39 1RJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Champ EX39 1RJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Market Street Kitchen EX39 1PP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| The Appledore Chocolate Shop EX39 1RH | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2019 |
| The Crab & Apple | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| The Seagate Hotel EX39 1QS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Appledore Hall EX39 1LU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | Exempt | |
| The Royal George EX39 1RY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (5); On or near Churchfield Road (3); On or near Yeo Drive (2); On or near Silver Street (2); On or near Market Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- EX39 1PS: 67 addresses of 72 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Appletree Mews · Market Street · Alpha Place · Gibbs Lane · One End Street · Factory Ope · Vernons Lane · Retreat Place · Meeting Street · Market Street · Green Lane · Odun Place
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.