- Est. Median Value
- $626K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $213/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 29%
- Current Weather
- -1.2°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~70 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Bideford
Is Bideford a good place to live?
Bideford is home to roughly 189 people across 275.0 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Bideford scores 44 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 29% green space.
Schools: Bideford has 1 school in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $626K, and weekly rent typically sits around $213.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is -1.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Bideford is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety55
- Amenities10
- Schools19
- Housing Affordability60
- Green space98
- Community56
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $626K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $213/wk
- Median HH Income
- $80K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Bideford?
- Children living in Bideford are in zone for Lakeview School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Bideford?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Bideford?
- The postcode for Bideford is 5871.
- What is the population of Bideford?
- Bideford has 189 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Bideford?
- The estimated median property value in Bideford is $626K. Median weekly rent is $213/week.
- Where is Bideford?
- Bideford is in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Is Bideford a good place to live?
- Bideford scores 44/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Bideford
Schools in zone for Bideford
Children living in Bideford have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Lakeview School
Full Primary · roll 575 · decile 2
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Bideford. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Tradies & Services in Bideford
Tradies & services(3)
Bolt Firewood
Outland Homes
Simon King Woodworker
Bideford Weather
Current conditions: -1.2°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.46 | 12.64 | 90.03 | 9.94 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.02 | 12.94 | 168.3 | 9.07 |
| 🍂 Mar | 17.93 | 10.59 | 73.1 | 8.53 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.61 | 9.41 | 57.27 | 7.85 |
| 🍂 May | 13.95 | 7.57 | 83.13 | 6.74 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.87 | 6.35 | 73.1 | 5.69 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.06 | 5.45 | 126.27 | 5.39 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.32 | 5.3 | 108.47 | 6.42 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.07 | 6.69 | 114.87 | 7.71 |
| 🌸 Oct | 14.61 | 7.24 | 72.83 | 8.73 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.76 | 9.74 | 85.23 | 9.85 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.17 | 12.02 | 124.97 | 9.11 |
Bideford Community
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