Ropewalk Bideford, Torridge
16 addresses across 3 postcodes (EX39), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40900629.
- Flood: 19 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 83% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 11.6 km (7.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Old Town Gardens, is about 500 m (0.3 miles) 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 5 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wooda Surgery, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 465 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (40% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bideford (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 18.
- 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
- 4 AND 4A, BRIDGELAND STREET, grade II*
- Lavington United Reformed Church, grade II*
- MASONIC HALL, CARETAKER'S HOUSE AT REAR AND GARDEN WALLS AT LEFT AND REAR, grade II*
- 11, BRIDGELAND STREET, grade II
- 13, BRIDGELAND STREET, grade II
- 13A, 14 AND 14A, BRIDGELAND STREET, grade II
- 2, BRIDGELAND STREET, grade II
- 3, BRIDGELAND STREET, grade II
- 5, BRIDGELAND STREET, grade II
- 5, THE STRAND, grade II
- 6 AND 6A, BRIDGELAND STREET, grade II
- 8, BRIDGELAND STREET, grade II
- BIDEFORD ARTS CENTRE, grade II
- BLACKMORE'S DEPOSITORY, grade II
- STATUE OF CHARLES KINGSLEY, grade II
- STRAND HOUSE INCLUDING FRONT AREA RAILINGS AND REAR CURTILAGE WALL, grade II
- THE OLD CUSTOM HOUSE, grade II
- WARMINGTON'S GARAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- First Floor, Northbank House, North Road, Bideford: up to 16 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Land At Market Place, Bideford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Land At Market Place, Bideford: up to 9 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- H A & E J Littlejohns (former coal yard), Westcombe Lane, Bideford: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- H A & E J Littlejohns (former coal yard), Westcombe Lane, Bideford: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Croft & Co Lettings, 1,2, And 2A Market Place, Bideford: up to 7 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Land At Honestone Street, Bideford: up to 20 homes, pending decision (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Brunswick Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford: up to 85 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026: SOUTH WEST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 16 at medium risk and 23 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 23 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 21 low and 0 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 2NA | zone 3 | 2 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| EX39 2PF | zone 3 | 1 / 7 / 12 | unlikely |
| EX39 2NB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 9 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 5 m and 6 m above sea level (6 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 2NA | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| EX39 2NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX39 2PF | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsley Road Bideford | 50 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bideford Ferry Landing | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 64.2 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 73.4 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wooda Surgery | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Bideford | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tower House Dental Surgery | 180 m |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Town Gardens 4,930 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,310 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 4.2 ha | 60 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,500 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lavington United Reformed Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 60 m south-west. 246 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lavington United Reformed Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m south-west |
| Masonic Hall, Caretaker's House at Rear and Garden Walls at Left and Rear | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m south |
| 4 and 4A, Bridgeland Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m south-east |
| 27, Bridgeland Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m south |
| Cross ridge dyke on Godborough Castle earthwork NW of Turner's Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Lenwood bowl barrow, 50m south east of Lenwood Cottage | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kenwith Valley | Valley | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Colley Moor Plantation | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Raleigh Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Snuffy Corner | Wetland | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Jennetts Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Westward Ho! Beach | Beach | 3.8 km (2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 16 |
6 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Croft School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford Service Station EX39 2PF | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Bideford Amateur Athletic Club EX39 2PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Yumee EX39 2PF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| The Tiny Tea Room At Old Bridge Antiques EX39 2PZ | Retailers - other | 60 m | Exempt | |
| Rose Salterne EX39 2PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Bideford Local Mini Market EX39 2PZ | Retailers - other | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Bideford Conservative Club EX39 2QA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Masonic Lodge EX39 2QE | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| The Paramount Chinese Takeaway EX39 2QE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Lavington Luncheon Club EX39 2QE | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Italian Kitchen EX39 2QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Deanies Delights EX39 2QE | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Prince Of India EX39 2QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Grind Supply Co EX39 2NF | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Ali's Kebab & Pizza House EX39 2PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 133 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 |
| Other theft | 34 |
| Public order | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (121); On or near The Quay (96); On or near A386 (36); On or near Willet Street (29); On or near Hart Street (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 2NA: 10 addresses
- EX39 2PF: 4 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- EX39 2NB: 2 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Charles Avenue · Bridgeland Street · Willet Street · Chingswell Street · Hart Street · Park Avenue · North Road · Coldharbour · The Strand · Queen Street · Cooper Street · Lower Gunstone
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.