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Ilfracombe West

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About

Ilfracombe West encompasses the town's historic harbour and its surrounding coastal slopes. The working port remains active with fishing vessels and seasonal ferries to Lundy Island. Steep streets lined with Georgian and Victorian buildings climb away from the waterfront, leading up to the dramatic headland.

The area is defined by its coastal path, which offers direct access to the rugged cliffs and rock formations of the Capstone Hill area. The landmark of Verity, a towering bronze statue by Antony Gormley, stands at the harbour's mouth facing the Bristol Channel. This is a functional maritime district with a mix of seasonal tourism and local fishing trade.

Area overview

On average Ilfracombe West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ilfracombe West is £38,806 per year. Ilfracombe West is home to around 5,891 people, with a population density of about 390.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ilfracombe West Population
5,891
Population density
390.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.5(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.63(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.49(+30%)
Public order
7.13(+8%)
Other theft
5.6(-1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,644
95.79%
Other White
113
1.92%
Irish
20
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.25%
Total population: 5,892

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,264
25.77%
No qualifications
948
19.33%
Level 3 (A level)
836
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
782
15.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
606
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 4,905

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,017
39.19%
Owns with a mortgage
659
25.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
572
22.04%
Other social rented
204
7.86%
Other forms of private rent
81
3.12%
Total households: 2,595

Property prices in Ilfracombe West

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Ilfracombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ilfracombe West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£307,000
Flats14£127,250
Semi-Detached8£362,500
Terraced26£231,000

10 years median price trend in Ilfracombe West

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

All postcodes in Ilfracombe West

EX348LH

Higher Slade Road

EX348BU

Hermitage Road

EX348EH

St Brannocks Road

EX348EY

Arbour Close

EX348HE

Hornebrook Avenue

EX348BN

Wilder Road

EX348JY

Church Street

EX348NB

Ilfracombe West

EX348QB

Park Court

EX348BE

Langleigh Lane

EX348PQ

New Barnstaple Road

EX348BJ

Cross Park

EX348ET

Kingsley Avenue

EX348HR

Doone Way

EX348PP

Park Court

EX344BA

High Street

EX348AY

Torrs Park

EX348JR

Fern Park

EX349FR

Wilder Road

EX348AF

Wilder Road

EX348FL

Horne Park Mews

EX348JH

Balmoral Terrace

EX348PA

Osborne Road

EX348HQ

Horne Park Road

EX348HY

St Brannocks Park Road

EX348EW

Cairnside

EX348FT

Runnacleave Road

EX348HH

Horne Road

EX349QA

Sandringham Villas

EX348HZ

Furze Hill Road

EX348LJ

Higher Slade

EX348JJ

Marlborough Road

EX349AY

Market Street

EX348LF

Slade Valley Road

EX348FX

Ilfracombe West

EX349AA

Rear Of High Street

EX348NA

Doggie Lane

EX348LE

Slade Valley Road

EX348AQ

Runnacleave Road

EX348DJ

Station Road

EX349AB

Regent Place

EX348EA

Langleigh Road

EX348BZ

Church Road

EX348AN

Bath Place

EX348AZ

Torrs Park

EX348BS

Wilder Road

EX348BW

Wilder Road

EX348FB

Marlborough Road

EX348JG

Ashley Terrace

EX348EQ

St Brannocks Road

EX348ER

Park Way

EX348PD

Marlborough Road

EX348EZ

Score View

EX348HF

Horne Road

EX348FD

Torrs Walk Avenue

EX348JA

Meadow Close

EX348JX

The Shields

EX348LL

Lincombe

EX348LT

Slade Road

EX349AH

Wilder Road

EX348EE

Church Hill

EX348HG

St Brannocks Park Road

EX348DB

Brookdale Avenue

EX349AQ

Wilder Road

Data Sources

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