Bideford vs Fremington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Fremington offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. For families, Bideford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bideford
£301,119
Fremington
£298,063
Crime Rate
Bideford
N/A
Fremington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bideford
100.0%
Fremington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bideford
416.3
Fremington
395.8
EPC Rating
Bideford
68.4
Fremington
68.4
Median Income
Bideford
£27,547
Fremington
£27,547
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Fremington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £298,063 versus £301,119 in Bideford. The most affordable entry point in Bideford is a flat at £171,409, while in Fremington it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Bideford (£412,265 vs £319,990).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bideford prices grew faster — 37% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bideford and Fremington 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 Fremington.
Bideford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fremington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bideford | Fremington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bideford enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Fremington lags behind at 395.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.4% of premises in Bideford and 87.6% in Fremington. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Bideford and 77% in Fremington.
Bideford is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (416 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bideford is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Fremington's band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in Bideford and £1,382 in Fremington. 55.6% of homes in Bideford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Fremington.
Bideford has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bideford has a population of 19,493 while Fremington has 5,229. Median household income is £27,546.5 in Bideford and £27,546.5 in Fremington. The median age is 49.1 in Bideford and 49.1 in Fremington. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bideford and 53.6% in Fremington.
| Indicator | Bideford | Fremington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,493 | 5,229 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,546.5 | £27,546.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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