Bideford vs Braunton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bideford offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. For families, Bideford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bideford
£301,119
Braunton
£443,055
Crime Rate
Bideford
N/A
Braunton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bideford
100.0%
Braunton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bideford
416.3
Braunton
205.3
EPC Rating
Bideford
68.4
Braunton
67.3
Median Income
Bideford
£27,547
Braunton
£27,065
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Bideford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £301,119 versus £443,055 in Braunton. The most affordable entry point in Bideford is a flat at £171,409, while in Braunton it is a flat at £307,571.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Braunton (£307,571 vs £171,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Braunton prices grew faster — 47% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bideford and Braunton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Bideford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Braunton.
Bideford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Braunton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bideford | Braunton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bideford enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Braunton lags behind at 205.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.4% of premises in Bideford and 91.5% in Braunton. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Bideford and 31.1% in Braunton.
Bideford is the faster of the two by 103% on average download speed (416 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bideford is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Braunton's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in Bideford and £1,401 in Braunton. 55.6% of homes in Bideford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.7% in Braunton.
Bideford has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 52.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bideford has a population of 19,493 while Braunton has 6,610. Median household income is £27,546.5 in Bideford and £27,065 in Braunton. The median age is 49.1 in Bideford and 48.3 in Braunton. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bideford and 55% in Braunton.
| Indicator | Bideford | Braunton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,493 | 6,610 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,546.5 | £27,065 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 28.5% |
Location
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