James Avenue, Bideford
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX39 3SJ.
At a glance
1 property sale on James Avenue, Bideford has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. The most recent sale was on 20 Dec 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £340,000.
House prices on James Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. James Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX39 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £340,000 | 20 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on James Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, James Avenue EX39 3SJ | 20 Dec 2024 | £340,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near James Avenue
Crime
41 crimes were reported within about a mile of James Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
James Avenue is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Torridge area Flood alert area
- North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth Flood alert area
- North Devon coastal communities, including Westward Ho! and Combe Martin Flood alert area
- Lower Torridge area Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near James Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Church of England Academy 204 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bideford College 1,455 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Kingsley School Devon 447 pupils | Other independent school Inter- / non- denominational | 2–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| West Croft School 417 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 397 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Affinity Devon Outlet (NW-bound) 6 min walk
- Church (nr) 9 min walk
- Church (opp) 9 min walk
- The Big Sheep (W-bound) 9 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bideford Medical Centre
Abbotsham Road, Bideford · 1.5 mi - Wooda Surgery
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford · 2.0 mi - Northam Surgery
Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford · 2.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 702 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,754 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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