Shepherds Meadow, Abbotsham, Bideford
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX39 5BP.
At a glance
6 property sales on Shepherds Meadow, Abbotsham, Bideford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 26 Jul 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £414,167. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Shepherds Meadow compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shepherds Meadow has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX39 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £414,167 | 26 Jul 2024 |
Sold prices on Shepherds Meadow
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Shepherds Meadow EX39 5BP | 26 Jul 2024 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Charwood, 12, Shepherds Meadow EX39 5BP | 4 Jul 2023 | £520,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Shepherds Meadow EX39 5BP | 17 Jan 2020 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Shepherds Meadow EX39 5BP | 31 Oct 2019 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Charwood, 12, Shepherds Meadow EX39 5BP | 16 Apr 2018 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Shepherds Meadow EX39 5BP | 5 Oct 2017 | £415,000 | Detached | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Charwood, 12, Shepherds Meadow | £375,000 (Apr 2018) → £520,000 (Jul 2023) | +39% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Shepherds Meadow
Crime
22 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shepherds Meadow 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).
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Shepherds Meadow 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 Shepherds Meadow
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Church of England Academy 204 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bideford College 1,455 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Kingsley School Devon 447 pupils | Other independent school Inter- / non- denominational | 2–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| West Croft School 417 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 397 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 184 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.2 mi |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School 110 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Report | 2.2 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
- Church (opp) 2 min walk
- Church (nr) 3 min walk
- The Big Sheep (W-bound) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bideford Medical Centre
Abbotsham Road, Bideford · 1.6 mi - Northam Surgery
Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford · 2.0 mi - Wooda Surgery
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford · 2.0 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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