Categories in Bideford
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bideford
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 263 | 42 years |
| Shopping | 187 | 26 years |
| Shopping other | 168 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 140 | 25 years |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 99 | 17 years |
| Restaurants | 98 | 15 years |
| Real estate | 96 | 34 years |
| Car repair | 85 | 17 years |
| Construction of buildings | 82 | 24 years |
| All food and beverage | 69 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 67 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 62 | — |
| General contractors | 61 | — |
| Health and medical | 61 | — |
Bideford Facts
| Area | 16.2 km² |
| Population | 17,112 |
| Male Population | 8,387 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 8,725 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +20.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.8% |
| Median Age | 41.2 years (Male: 40.1, Female: 42.2) |
| Area Codes | 1237 |
| Neighborhoods | Northam, Westward Ho!, Hartland, Appledore, Town Centre |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 51.01678, -4.20832 |
| Postal Codes | EX19, EX31, EX38, EX39 |
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Bideford Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,155 | 14,690 | 15,304 | 16,996 | 17,112 | 17,263 | 17,261 |
| Population Density | 874.4 / km² | 907.5 / km² | 945.4 / km² | 1,049.9 / km² | 1,057.1 / km² | 1,066.4 / km² | 1,066.3 / km² |
Bideford Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford | +20.9% | +16.5% | +11.8% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Bideford Median Age
Median Age: 41.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 41.2 yrs | 42.2 yrs | 40.1 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Bideford Population Density
Population Density: 1,057 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 17,112 | 16.2 km² | 1,057 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Bideford Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Bideford
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bideford
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bideford
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bideford CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 215,005 tn | 12.56 tn | 13,282.2 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 215,005 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.56 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,282.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17/18 | 2:31 PM | 4.3 | 82.3 km | 11,550 m | 5km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/14 | 1:21 PM | 4.1 | 38.6 km | 3,000 m | 17km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 8:23 PM | 3.7 | 86.5 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.6 | 86.5 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/04 | 10:56 AM | 3.3 | 86.5 km | 6,500 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:26 PM | 3.4 | 99.7 km | 14,300 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/01 | 2:52 AM | 3.5 | 91.9 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/01 | 11:42 PM | 4 | 33.5 km | 28,700 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/97 | 12:19 AM | 3.2 | 78.9 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/94 | 3:17 AM | 3.6 | 63.2 km | 10,000 m | Wales-England region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Bideford
/ˈbɪdᵻfərd/ is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, south-west England. It is the main town of the Torridge local government district.
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