EX39 2QS postcode in Bideford, Devon
EX39 2QS is a postcode in Bideford, in the Bideford North ward of Torridge. It is in the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency and the Devon & Cornwall police force area, and has been in use since May 1994.
Where EX39 2QS is, and what is near it
- EX39 2QS
- Other postcodes in EX39 2: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.0270, longitude -4.2036)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after EX39 2QS?
- TorridgeDistrict council Torridge: bins, council tax, planning
- DevonCounty council Devon: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around EX39 2QS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Devon & CornwallPolice force area
- Torridge and TavistockParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sir Geoffrey Cox (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sir Geoffrey Cox
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at EX39 2QS?
Every home and business at EX39 2QS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Torridge: 60%
Torridge: 87%
The line marks the figure across Torridge.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at EX39 2QS?
BinDayBuddy has not read Torridge District Council's days for EX39 2QS today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for EX39 2QS on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is EX39 2QS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 2 homes and businesses at EX39 2QS. 1 is in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 1 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Torridge
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for EX39 2QS: 656 properties in Torridge are at high risk (1.2% of all its properties). All the figures for Torridge
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of EX39 2QS is in 4 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 14:41 on 22 October 2026.
- Kenwith Stream at BidefordFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Kenwith Stream at Bideford
- North Devon coast at BidefordFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: North Devon coast at Bideford
- Lower Torridge areaFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower Torridge area
- North Devon coast from Hartland Point to LynmouthFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 14:41 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near EX39 2QS?
Homes in EX39 2 sold for a typical £225,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 55 sales, up 15.4% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £369,950 19 sales
- Semi-detached £285,250 6 sales
- Terraced £182,500 22 sales
- Flat or maisonette £125,000 8 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole EX39 district: a typical £265,000 from 478 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in EX39 2QS
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in EX39 2QS from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 11 June 2026. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near EX39 2QS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 870 homes in the neighbourhood around EX39 2QS. The largest share of them, 40%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (23%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Torridge for 2026‑27: £2,601. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,734 (band A) to £3,180 (band E); band B, the most common, is £2,023.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 330 (38%) | £1,734 |
| Band B | about 350 (40%) | £2,023 |
| Band C | about 140 (16%) | £2,312 |
| Band D | about 40 (5%) | £2,601 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £3,180 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,758 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,336 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,203 |
When the homes were built
- 13% Before 1900
- 10% 1900 to 1918
- 23% 1919 to 1939
- 10% 1945 to 1964
- 5% 1965 to 1982
- 20% 1983 to 1999
- 13% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- 3% 2020 or later
Averages for Torridge before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of EX39 2QS is in (ONS area E01020282), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near EX39 2QS?
The nearest open schools to EX39 2QS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to EX39 2QS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EX39 2QS is Barnstaple Rail Station, 11.1 km away in a straight line.
- Barnstaple Rail Station Railway station 11.1 kmDrive
- Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station Railway station 12.6 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near EX39 2QS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near EX39 2QS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EX39 2QS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Wooda Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01237 471071 1.0 kmWalk
- Bideford Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01237 476363 1.2 kmCycle
- Northam Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report June 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01237 474994 1.5 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near EX39 2QS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EX39 2QS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- GeniePoint Charging point · No details mapped 650 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EX39 2QS?
The nearest to the centre of EX39 2QS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Tower House Dental Practice Phone 01237 472596 800 mWalk
- Queen Annes Dental Practice Phone 01237 472159 1.1 kmWalk
- The Quay Dental Practice 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to EX39 2QS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Litchdon Medical Centre Phone 01271 312850 12.3 kmDrive
- North Devon District Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2024 · Phone 01271 322577 12.9 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near EX39 2QS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of EX39 2QS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Cheverells Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2026 · Phone 01237 472783 550 mWalk
- Acorn Manor Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01237 423121 750 mWalk
- Northam Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01237 424151 850 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EX39 2QS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EX39 2QS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Allied Pharmacy Bideford Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01237 708002 1.0 kmWalk
- Bideford Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01237 472002 1.2 kmCycle
- Boots, The Old Library Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 3pm; Sun closed · Phone 01237 474340 1.5 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near EX39 2QS?
The nearest vets to the centre of EX39 2QS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Torbridge Veterinary Group 9.3 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is EX39 2QS in a conservation area?
The centre of EX39 2QS is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near EX39 2QS?
Police.uk records 115 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of EX39 2QS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 4, vehicle crime 3, drugs 2, other crime 2, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for EX39 2QS
- Ward
- Bideford North
- Parish
- Bideford
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Bideford
- Rural or urban
- Urban, further from a major town or city
- In use since
- May 1994
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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