Distance from the town centre: 1.5 mifrom £1300/wk
Residential care homes in Bideford
3 homes
There are 3 residential care homes in and around Bideford on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,300 a week, while Devon usually pays £1,110. The largest is Kenwith Castle Country House Care, with 59 beds.
- care homes
- 3
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 100%
- typical residential fee
- £1,300/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Devon council pays
- £1,110/wk
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Care homes in Bideford (3)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
Distance from the town centre: 1.5 mi
Distance from the town centre: 1.8 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 1.9 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell House | Good · Oct 2020 | On request | 36 | 8.7 mi | — | 1.9 mi |
| Kenwith Castle Country House Care | Good · Feb 2023 | £1,300 | 59 | 9.3 mi | — | 1.5 mi |
| Lakenham Residential Care Home | Good · Nov 2022 | On request | 25 | 8.1 mi | — | 1.8 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Bideford in numbers
The average residential care home in Bideford costs about £1,300/week, while Devon’s published usual rate is around £1,110/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £190/week (about £9,880/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Residential care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,300 |
| Devon usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,110 |
| Largest | Kenwith Castle Country House Care (59 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Kenwith Castle Country House Care (November 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 3 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Torridge (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £260,783 |
Good3
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Torridge. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Devon's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Torridge
The average house price in Torridge is £260,783, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £260,783
- Detached
- £382,250
- Semi-detached
- £270,650
- Terraced
- £200,908
- Flats & maisonettes
- £132,914
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Bideford
- High Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 42% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
133 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime52
- Anti-social behaviour24
- Shoplifting14
- Public order10
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Bideford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Ttvs
TTVS is a council for voluntary service, incorporating Torridge Volunteer Centre and providing infrastructure support for the voluntary and community sector/for volunteering. TTVS delivers direct…
0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1125142)
Charity
Age Well North Devon
Age Well North Devon (formerly Age Concern Barnstaple & North Devon) supports older & vulnerable people to reduce loneliness & isolation, improve health & wellbeing & support…
7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1201835)
Bideford: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+62%
Projected change in Torridge, 2025 to 2035 (2,652 to 4,295). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+23.7%
Projected change in Torridge, 2025 to 2035 (21,112 to 26,107). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Bideford Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
4
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 85.8% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
3.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–8 out of 10
Where the 11 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Bideford
- Little Bridge House · 5.4 milesCQC page
- North Devon Hospice · 7.9 milesCQC Good (report published October 2017). CQC page
Hospitals near Bideford
- Care homes near North Devon District Hospital · A&E · 8.6 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Bideford
How many residential care homes are there in Bideford?
AskBart lists 3 residential care homes in and around Bideford, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Bideford rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Bideford cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,300 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Bideford?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Bideford?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Bideford:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
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