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Ilfracombe East

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About

Ilfracombe East covers the eastern portion of this coastal town, extending inland from the harbour area. The ward includes residential streets that climb the hillsides, offering views over the Bristol Channel. It contains a mix of housing types and local commercial services along its main routes. The area functions as a key residential district for the town's population.

The topography is shaped by valleys like that of the Wilder Brook. A notable local landmark is the Landmark Theatre, situated on the seafront. The ward's boundaries reach towards the rural edges of North Devon, where the urban settlement meets more open landscapes. Community facilities and green spaces are integrated within its neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Ilfracombe East has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ilfracombe East is £38,824 per year. There are 3 schools in Ilfracombe East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ilfracombe East is home to around 6,550 people, with a population density of about 833.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ilfracombe East Population
6,550
Population density
833 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.29(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.24(+219%)
Shoplifting
24.27(+264%)
Public order
13.28(+102%)
Other theft
11.45(+103%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,165
94.11%
Other White
166
2.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.5%
Irish
28
0.43%
Total population: 6,551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,408
25.26%
No qualifications
1,108
19.88%
Level 3 (A level)
902
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
843
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
740
13.28%
Total 16+ residents: 5,573

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,081
34.75%
Owns outright
998
32.08%
Owns with a mortgage
624
20.06%
Other social rented
208
6.69%
Other forms of private rent
109
3.5%
Total households: 3,111

Property prices in Ilfracombe East

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Ilfracombe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ilfracombe East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilfracombe East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£362,500
Flats35£150,000
Semi-Detached11£285,000
Terraced39£225,000

10 years median price trend in Ilfracombe East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilfracombe East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.