Sentry Corner Bideford, Torridge
96 addresses across 4 postcodes (EX39), about 420 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 40900534.
- Energy: 62 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 18, D: 31, E: 9, F: 1, G: 2).
- 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 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 is about 200 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 24 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 100 addresses is 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 940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
62 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (55); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (30); 1930-1949 (14); before 1900 (11). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (34); rented (private) (18).
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 (45% of about 1,300 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)
- Kirkham Tyres, Torrington Street, East The Water, Bideford: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- 14 Barnstaple Street, Bideford: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Brunswick Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford: up to 85 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Brunswick Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford: up to 85 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Ground Plant, Nuttaberry, East the Water, Bideford: up to 96 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Ground Plant, Nuttaberry, East the Water, Bideford: up to 96 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Land south of Longbridge Wharf, New Road, Bideford: up to 6 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Land East of Devonshire Park, New Road, Bideford: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 100 addresses are between 24 m and 45 m above sea level (35 m on average); the ground rises about 21 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX39 4BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX39 4ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX39 4EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX39 4EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 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 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Torridge Mount East-the-Water | 130 m |
| Ferry terminal | Bideford Ferry Landing | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 63.3 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 73.3 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 The Quay Dental Practice | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bideford Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,310 m² | 200 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pollyfield 3.9 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,680 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Royal Hotel, a listed building (Grade I), 340 m north-west. 226 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Hotel | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m north-west |
| Bideford Bridge Including Parapet Walls and Gates of East Abutment | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Old Ford | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Hallsannery limekiln | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Kenwith Valley | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Pillhead Marsh | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Ball Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Jennetts Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Westward Ho! Beach | Beach | 4.8 km (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 99 | 100 |
1 of the street's 100 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East-the-Water Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 500 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 |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bideford College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollyfield Community Association EX39 4BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| East The Water Stepping Stones Pre School EX39 4BL | School/college/university | 140 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Toon Station Refreshments EX39 4BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| The Blacksmiths Arms EX39 4DP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Number Eight EX39 4DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Barton Tors Stores EX39 4HA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Tidal And Trail EX39 4DR | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Biddy Baps EX39 4AE | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Silver Bridge House EX39 4AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| The Royal Hotel EX39 4AE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| East Of The Water EX39 4AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| East The Water Primary School EX39 4BZ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2025 |
| The Food Hub EX39 4DF | Mobile caterer | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ayres Close (16); On or near Sentry Corner (13); On or near Boards Court (10); On or near Avon Road (9); On or near Newport Terrace (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 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 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
- EX39 4ET: 34 addresses
- EX39 4EX: 32 addresses
- EX39 4EU: 29 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- EX39 4BL: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Newport Terrace · Boards Court · Newport Terrace · Torrington Lane · Brook Field Street · Avon Road · Torrington Lane · Grenville Terrace · Churchill Road · Torridge Mount · Chudleigh Avenue · Sunnyside
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.