Bideford vs Great Torrington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Torrington wins on house prices with a 11% gap. For families, Bideford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bideford
£301,119
Great Torrington
£270,975
Crime Rate
Bideford
N/A
Great Torrington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bideford
100.0%
Great Torrington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bideford
416.3
Great Torrington
176.3
EPC Rating
Bideford
68.4
Great Torrington
69.4
Median Income
Bideford
£27,547
Great Torrington
£28,028
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bideford commands an average of £301,119, compared with £270,975 in Great Torrington – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Bideford is a flat at £171,409, while in Great Torrington it is a flat at £109,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Bideford (£171,409 vs £109,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bideford prices grew faster — 37% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bideford and Great Torrington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Bideford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Torrington. There are 4 schools in Bideford and 2 in Great Torrington.
Bideford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Torrington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bideford | Great Torrington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.3 Mbps in Bideford and 176.3 Mbps in Great Torrington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.4% of premises in Bideford and 74.5% in Great Torrington. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Bideford and 27.1% in Great Torrington.
Bideford is the faster of the two by 136% on average download speed (416 vs 176 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Great Torrington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Bideford averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in Bideford and £1,364 in Great Torrington. 55.6% of homes in Bideford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Great Torrington.
Great Torrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,028 in Great Torrington and £27,546.5 in Bideford. The median age is 49.1 in Bideford and 49.9 in Great Torrington. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Bideford versus 69.6% in Great Torrington. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bideford and 52.2% in Great Torrington.
| Indicator | Bideford | Great Torrington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,493 | 5,958 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 49.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,546.5 | £28,028 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 69.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 26.2% |
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