Older, solid-walled homes
Bideford has a large older stock (25% pre-1919). Budget for the things old houses need: repointing, chimney work, timber repairs and sorting out unsuitable modern coatings.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Bideford, Devon
Surveyors in Bideford
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Bideford, Torridge, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Bideford
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
About a fifth or more of Bideford's homes are pre-1919, so the right survey depends on the house. Pick Level 3 for anything pre-1919, listed or much altered; a Level 2 covers a standard post-war or modern house in fair condition.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 25% (VOA).
- 255 listed buildings in and around Bideford, 12 of them Grade I or II*.
- 12 of 100 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Bideford market snapshot
£226,000 was the middle price of the 327 Bideford homes sold in 2025; that's up 4% on 2024's £216,500.
- Median price, 2025
- £226,000
- Sales, 2025
- 327
- Median vs 2024
- +4.4%
- Leasehold share
- 11%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 19,493
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £357,500 |
| semi-detached | £240,000 |
| terraced | £195,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £135,000 |
Sales mix: terraced 45%, detached 24%, semi-detached 18%, flat/maisonette 13%. EX39. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Bideford built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Bideford
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 255 buildings in and around Bideford, including Bideford Bridge Including Parapet Walls And Gates Of East Abutment (Grade I); The Royal Hotel (Grade I); 27, Bridgeland Street (Grade II*). On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
List entries: Bideford Bridge Including Parapet Walls And Gates Of East Abutment · The Royal Hotel · 27, Bridgeland Street
Source: Historic England
Conservation areas
Conservation areas here: Bideford, Bideford (Clovelly Road), Bideford East. Permitted development rights are narrower inside a conservation area, so extensions, windows and solar panels may need planning permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
12 of the 100 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 11 in Zone 3. Check the specific address on the government's flood risk service and get insurance quotes before exchange.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Bideford is class 4: an estimated 5 to 10% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 99% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Radon is a known issue in much of the South West; ask whether the home has been tested or has protection.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mundic
Mundic (decaying concrete made with mine waste) is mainly a Cornish issue, but lenders also ask about it in parts of Devon such as Torridge. A pre-1950 concrete-block home here may need a mundic test.
Source: RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Bideford the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Older homes are often built of local stone; check pointing, wall heads and chimney stacks.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Bideford shows moderate slope instability (landslides) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
When Bideford's homes were built
Bideford LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Bideford?
Selling a home in Bideford? Last year's medians ran: detached £357,500, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £195,000, flat/maisonette £135,000. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
Need an EPC in Bideford? EPCs in Bideford. Request a quote for your sale or let.
Places near Bideford
- Northam 2.7 km · £330,000
- Westward Ho! 3.4 km · £272,000
- Appledore 4.1 km · £342,500
- Instow 4.2 km · £526,250
- Buckland Brewer 6.7 km · £300,000
- Fremington 8.3 km · £329,000
Bideford survey questions
How much do houses cost in Bideford?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 327 homes sold in Bideford in 2025 with a median price of £226,000 (up 4% on 2024's £216,500). The most common type sold was terraced (45% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Bideford?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 25% (VOA). 255 listed buildings in and around Bideford, 12 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Bideford in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 99% of the 204 sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area, and the central 1 km square is class 4 (5 to 10% of homes above the Action Level).
Does Bideford flood?
It depends on the street: 12 of 100 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (11 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How many listed buildings are there in Bideford?
Historic England's list shows 255 listed buildings in and around Bideford: 2 Grade I, 10 Grade II* and 243 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Bideford?
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