About Bickleigh

Bickleigh is a village located in the county of Devon, in the south-west of England. It lies within the postcode area of PL6, situated near the River Exe. The village is known for its historic church, St Mary’s, which dates back to the 13th century and features a distinctive tower. Bickleigh is also home to Bickleigh Castle, a 14th-century fortified manor house that has been restored and now serves as a private residence. The surrounding countryside offers pleasant walking trails along the river and through the wooded valleys. The village maintains a quiet, rural character with a mix of traditional stone cottages and modern homes. It is a convenient base for exploring the wider Exe Valley and nearby towns such as Exeter and Tiverton.

School Ratings in Bickleigh

There are 74 schools in and around Bickleigh. Tor Bridge Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bickleigh

The average property price is £259K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £181K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bickleigh

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is prevalent across Bickleigh, with 30 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bickleigh

Bickleigh sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bickleigh

Broadband speeds in Bickleigh are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,383 sales

Average Price £259K
£805 — £11.5M
Detached £390K 1,320
Semi £235K 1,232
Terraced £181K 2,349
Flat £122K 304

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

43 Primary
10 Secondary
21 Other
Shaugh Prior Primary School Primary 1 miles Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Widewell Primary Academy Primary 1.8 miles Thornbury Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Oakwood Primary Academy Primary 2.1 miles University of St Mark & St John Good 2.1 miles Plymbridge Children's Centre 2.4 miles Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care Nursery Good 2.4 miles Tor Bridge High Secondary Good 2.4 miles Cann Bridge School 2.6 miles Tor Bridge Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.6 miles The Wildings Lovaton 2.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bickleigh IMD 2025

Bickleigh sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
5/10
Health
5/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
8/10
9,183 Children (0-15) 17%
30,955 Working Age 59%
16,528 Older (60+) 31%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 28.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 14.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bickleigh 347 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Bickleigh sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

197 Violence & Sexual Offences
30 Criminal Damage & Arson
27 Anti-Social Behaviour
22 Other Theft
20 Shoplifting
19 Public Order
11 Drugs
6 Other Crime
5 Vehicle Crime
4 Burglary
4 Weapons
1 Robbery
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 5 stations

Bere Ferrers Train Station 4.4 miles
Bere Alston Train Station 5.9 miles
Saltash Train Station 6.2 miles
Calstock Train Station 6.9 miles
Ivybridge Train Station 8.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Roborough 1.2 miles Shaugh Prior 1.4 miles Woolwell 1.4 miles Glenholt 1.8 miles Clearbrook 1.9 miles Wotter 2 miles Widewell 2 miles Hoo Meavy 2 miles Estover 2.2 miles Lee Moor 2.6 miles Chub Tor 2.6 miles Leigham 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Plymouth
County Devon
Ward Moor View
Constituency Plymouth, Moor View
Parish Plymouth, unparished area
Region South West

Streets in PL6 30 shown View all streets

Abney Crescent 1 Agatha Close 1 Airborne Drive 2 Alden Walk 1 Alderney Road 3 Aldersley Walk 1 Alexandra Road 2 Allerton Walk 1 Alwin Park 1 Amber Close 1 Ambleside Place 1 Appledore Close 1 Arley Close 1 Arnside Close 2 Ashdown Walk 1 Ashton Close 1 Ashtree Close 1 Austin Crescent 13 Babbacombe Close 7 Bampfylde Way 11 Bampton Road 4 Barbury Crescent 1 Barcote Walk 1 Bardsey Close 2 Barndale Crescent 2 Barningham Gardens 1 Barnstaple Close 9 Baydon Close 1 Baytree Close 1 Bearsdown Close 1

Postcodes in PL6 50 shown View all postcodes

PL6 5AB PL6 5AD PL6 5AE PL6 5AF PL6 5AG PL6 5AH PL6 5AJ PL6 5AL PL6 5AN PL6 5AP PL6 5AQ PL6 5AR PL6 5AS PL6 5AT PL6 5AU PL6 5AW PL6 5AX PL6 5AY PL6 5AZ PL6 5BA PL6 5BB PL6 5BD PL6 5BE PL6 5BG PL6 5BH PL6 5BJ PL6 5BN PL6 5BP PL6 5BQ PL6 5BR PL6 5BS PL6 5BU PL6 5BX PL6 5BY PL6 5DA PL6 5DH PL6 5DJ PL6 5DN PL6 5DP PL6 5DQ PL6 5DR PL6 5DS PL6 5DT PL6 5DU PL6 5DW PL6 5DX PL6 5DY PL6 5DZ PL6 5EA PL6 5EB