Union Close, Bideford
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX39 3FE.
At a glance
45 property sales on Union Close, Bideford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 11 Sep 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £114,642. Average sale prices rose from £123,286 in 2016 to £152,475 in 2025 (+24%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 12 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 12 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Union Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Union Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 33 | £114,642 | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Terraced | 9 | £240,167 | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £179,583 | 9 Nov 2018 |
Sold prices on Union Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46, Union Close EX39 3FE | 5 Dec 2025 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 57, Union Close EX39 3FE | 11 Sep 2025 | £54,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 90, Union Close EX39 3FE | 21 Feb 2025 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 92, Union Close EX39 3FE | 30 Oct 2024 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 94, Union Close EX39 3FE | 18 Dec 2023 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Union Close EX39 3FE | 29 Nov 2023 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Union Close EX39 3FE | 21 Apr 2023 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 88, Union Close EX39 3FE | 30 Sep 2022 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Union Close EX39 3FE | 21 Sep 2022 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 94, Union Close EX39 3FE | 29 Jul 2022 | £278,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Union Close EX39 3FE | 5 May 2022 | £148,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 88, Union Close EX39 3FE | 14 Jan 2022 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 96, Union Close EX39 3FE | 29 Sep 2021 | £247,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Union Close EX39 3FE | 24 Sep 2021 | £131,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 48, Union Close EX39 3FE | 24 Sep 2021 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 47, Union Close EX39 3FE | 9 Jul 2021 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 58, Union Close EX39 3FE | 11 Jun 2021 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 77, Union Close EX39 3FE | 4 Sep 2020 | £122,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 56, Union Close EX39 3FE | 17 Jul 2020 | £116,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 42, Union Close EX39 3FE | 31 Mar 2020 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 73, Union Close EX39 3FE | 3 Jan 2020 | £118,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 71, Union Close EX39 3FE | 5 Dec 2019 | £121,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55, Union Close EX39 3FE | 30 Aug 2019 | £48,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 94, Union Close EX39 3FE | 2 Jul 2019 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Union Close EX39 3FE | 1 Apr 2019 | £120,250 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 69, Union Close EX39 3FE | 9 Nov 2018 | £188,750 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Union Close EX39 3FE | 19 Oct 2018 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, Union Close EX39 3FE | 31 Aug 2018 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 79, Union Close EX39 3FE | 6 Mar 2018 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 72, Union Close EX39 3FE | 19 Feb 2018 | £161,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Union Close EX39 3FE | 14 Dec 2017 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Garage B, 67, Union Close EX39 3FE | 30 Oct 2017 | £11,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 83, Union Close EX39 3FE | 28 Jul 2017 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 83A, Union Close EX39 3FE | 6 Jan 2017 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 60, Union Close EX39 3FE | 2 Dec 2016 | £118,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 75, Union Close EX39 3FE | 23 Nov 2016 | £98,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 79, Union Close EX39 3FE | 10 Nov 2016 | £116,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 66, Union Close EX39 3FE | 9 Sep 2016 | £112,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 62, Union Close EX39 3FE | 22 Aug 2016 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54, Union Close EX39 3FE | 30 Jun 2016 | £106,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54, Union Close EX39 3FE | 30 Jun 2016 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 69, Union Close EX39 3FE | 7 Jun 2016 | £172,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 85, Union Close EX39 3FE | 22 Apr 2016 | £177,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 73, Union Close EX39 3FE | 1 Apr 2016 | £116,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 81, Union Close EX39 3FE | 31 Mar 2016 | £98,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 83, Union Close EX39 3FE | 30 Mar 2016 | £118,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 68, Union Close EX39 3FE | 23 Mar 2016 | £147,500 | Flat | Freehold |
| 71, Union Close EX39 3FE | 18 Mar 2016 | £115,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 77, Union Close EX39 3FE | 18 Mar 2016 | £115,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46, Union Close | £120,000 (Oct 2018) → £140,000 (Dec 2025) | +17% over 7 yrs |
| 94, Union Close | £190,000 (Jul 2019) → £278,000 (Jul 2022) → £260,000 (Dec 2023) | +37% over 4 yrs |
| 47, Union Close | £110,000 (Jul 2021) → £135,000 (Nov 2023) | +23% over 2 yrs |
| 88, Union Close | £250,000 (Jan 2022) → £285,000 (Sep 2022) | +14% over under a year |
| 56, Union Close | £116,000 (Jul 2020) → £140,000 (Sep 2022) | +21% over 2 yrs |
| 38, Union Close | £120,250 (Apr 2019) → £131,000 (Sep 2021) | +9% over 2 yrs |
| 77, Union Close | £115,000 (Mar 2016) → £122,000 (Sep 2020) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 73, Union Close | £116,500 (Apr 2016) → £118,000 (Jan 2020) | +1% over 4 yrs |
| 71, Union Close | £115,000 (Mar 2016) → £121,500 (Dec 2019) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 69, Union Close | £172,500 (Jun 2016) → £188,750 (Nov 2018) | +9% over 2 yrs |
| 79, Union Close | £116,500 (Nov 2016) → £120,000 (Mar 2018) | +3% over 1 yr |
| 83, Union Close | £118,000 (Mar 2016) → £125,000 (Jul 2017) | +6% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Union Close
Crime
141 crimes were reported within about a mile of Union Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 61 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Union Close is in or near 7 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
- Kenwith Stream at Bideford Flood warning 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 Union Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Croft School 417 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Bideford College 1,455 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kingsley School Devon 447 pupils | Other independent school Inter- / non- denominational | 2–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 397 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Helens Church of England Academy 204 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 184 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School 110 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | 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
- Clovelly Road (SW-bound, Clovelly Road) 2 min walk
- Meddon Street (W-bound, Meddon Street) 2 min walk
- Clovelly Road (NE-bound, Clovelly Road) 2 min walk
- Meddon Street (E-bound, Meddon Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bideford Medical Centre
Abbotsham Road, Bideford · 0.2 mi - Wooda Surgery
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford · 0.5 mi - Northam Surgery
Bay View Road, Northam, Bideford · 1.6 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 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 24.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 898 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,096 |
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.
Nearby streets in EX39
- Bay View Road£656k
- Taylor Crescent£276k
- Watkins Way£211k
- Clovelly Road£166k
- Pincombe Road£231k
- Churchill Road£180k
- Chingswell Street£128k
- Irsha Street£542k
- Lime Grove£181k
- Atlantic Way£386k
- Geneva Place£173k
- Moreton Park Road£199k