Bideford vs Westward Ho!
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bideford is about 12% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Bideford
£301,119
Westward Ho!
£342,500
Crime Rate
Bideford
N/A
Westward Ho!
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bideford
100.0%
Westward Ho!
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bideford
416.3
Westward Ho!
416.3
EPC Rating
Bideford
68.4
Westward Ho!
68.4
Median Income
Bideford
£27,547
Westward Ho!
£27,547
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Bideford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £301,119 versus £342,500 in Westward Ho!. The most affordable entry point in Bideford is a flat at £171,409, while in Westward Ho! it is a semi-detached at £195,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 40% pricier in Bideford (£272,629 vs £195,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bideford prices grew faster — 37% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bideford and Westward Ho! at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bideford and Westward Ho!. Bideford has 4 schools and Westward Ho! has 0 schools.
Bideford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Westward Ho! School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bideford | Westward Ho! |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 0 |
| Primary | 3 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bideford enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Westward Ho! lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.4% of premises in Bideford and 88.4% in Westward Ho!. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Bideford and 81.6% in Westward Ho!.
Bideford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (416 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bideford is band C (score 68.4), ahead of Westward Ho!'s band C (score 68.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in Bideford and £1,382 in Westward Ho!. 55.6% of homes in Bideford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Westward Ho!.
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 Westward Ho! has 3,468. Median household income is £27,546.5 in Bideford and £27,546.5 in Westward Ho!. The median age is 49.1 in Bideford and 49.1 in Westward Ho!. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bideford and 53.6% in Westward Ho!.
| Indicator | Bideford | Westward Ho! |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,493 | 3,468 |
| 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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