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Ilfracombe West

About

Ilfracombe West ward covers the western portion of this coastal town, extending from the harbour area up onto the rugged, elevated terrain of Hillsborough. The area includes a mix of residential streets, the working harbour with its fishing and pleasure vessels, and the steep, green slopes that define the town's dramatic topography.

The ward's landscape is dominated by the prominent hill of Hillsborough, a local nature reserve offering panoramic views of the Bristol Channel. The harbour remains an active centre, with a tidal basin and a historic lighthouse. This part of town features a variety of housing, from older terraced homes near the port to more modern developments on the western outskirts.

Area overview

On average Ilfracombe West has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% 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 4,487 people, with a population density of about 315.1 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ilfracombe West Population

4,487

Population density

315.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.64(-16%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.47(-44%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.13(+10%)

Public order

4.46(-32%)

Other theft

2.9(-48%)

South West average

Demographics

British

4,323

96.34%

Other White

1.65%

Irish

0.4%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.22%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.22%

Total population: 4,487

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

964

26.09%

No qualifications

683

18.48%

Level 3 (A level)

652

17.65%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

591

15.99%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

455

12.31%

Total 16+ residents: 3,695

Housing

Owns outright

805

41.67%

Owns with a mortgage

541

28%

Private landlord or letting agency

289

14.96%

Other social rented

182

9.42%

Other forms of private rent

2.95%

Total households: 1,932

Property prices in Ilfracombe West

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Ilfracombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£307,000	£222,750	£280,000	£398,750	£553,500
Flats	4	£145,000	£106,000	£130,000	£155,000	£167,000
Semi-Detached	5	£340,000	£246,800	£294,000	£385,000	£417,000
Terraced	16	£225,000	£120,500	£196,875	£273,125	£325,000

10 years median price trend in Ilfracombe West

All postcodes in Ilfracombe West

EX348LG

Slade Valley Road

EX348JF

St Brannock's Park Road

EX348DT

Greenways

EX348DX

Broad Park Crescent

EX348HD

Horne Road

EX348HS

Doone Way

EX348HW

Furse Hill Road

EX348DP

Westbourne Grove

EX348HB

Church Street

EX348JN

Bicclescombe

EX349NG

High Street

EX348EJ

Kingsley Avenue

EX348FS

Ilfracombe West

EX348PW

Chichester Close

EX348JQ

St Brannocks Park Road

EX348LU

Hillington

EX348DR

Belmont Road

EX348EU

Bicclescombe Park Road

EX348HX

St Brannocks Park Road

EX348BH

Belmont Road

EX348ES

Kingsley Avenue

EX348LB

Slade Road

EX348BP

Foreland View

EX348EN

Cairn Villas

EX348HJ

Horne Park Avenue

EX348DG

Richmond Road

EX348HN

Furse Hill Road

EX348NZ

Torrs Park

EX348RA

Langleigh Park

EX348RB

Langleigh Park

EX348DY

Ilfracombe West

EX348EB

Langleigh Terrace

EX348LQ

Slade Road

EX348LW

Ilfracombe West

EX348LA

Winsham Terrace

EX348ND

Ilfracombe Road

EX348DZ

Broad Park Avenue

EX348HT

Kneller Close

EX348JE

South Burrow Road

EX348PF

Marlborough Road

EX348PR

St Brannock's Road

EX348HU

St Brannocks Park Road

EX348BG

Ilfracombe West

EX348DE

Station Road

EX348HL

Park Hill Road

EX347EJ

Mortehoe Station Road

EX348DN

Chandlers Way

EX348DQ

Richmond Avenue

EX348DS

Belmont Avenue

EX348JT

Horne Park Road

EX348LY

Saltmer Close

EX348DH

Lamb Park

EX348EX

Bicclescombe Gardens

EX348LN

Dibbon's Lane

EX348DW

Stanbury Copse

EX348HP

The Shields

EX348JD

Burrow Road

EX348LD

Pretoria Terrace

EX348DL

Cairn Road

EX348RE

The Leas

EX348EG

St Brannocks Road

EX348EL

Cairn Road

EX348EP

St Brannocks Road

EX348LS

Dibbon's Lane

EX348LX

Burnside Road

EX348DU

Western Terrace

EX348EF

Kingsley Avenue

EX348DF

Richmond Villas

EX348LR

Home Lane

EX348JS

Fern Way

EX348LH

Higher Slade Road

EX348EH

St Brannocks Road

EX348EY

Arbour Close

EX348HE

Hornebrook Avenue

EX348JY

Church Street

EX348NB

Ilfracombe West

EX348QB

Park Court

EX348PQ

New Barnstaple Road

EX348ET

Kingsley Avenue

EX348HR

Doone Way

EX348PP

Park Court

EX348JR

Fern Park

EX348FL

Horne Park Mews

EX348JH

Balmoral Terrace

EX348HQ

Horne Park Road

EX348HY

St Brannocks Park Road

EX348EW

Cairnside

EX348HH

Horne Road

EX348HZ

Furze Hill Road

EX348LJ

Higher Slade

EX348JJ

Marlborough Road

EX348LF

Slade Valley Road

EX348FX

Ilfracombe West

EX348NA

Doggie Lane

EX348LE

Slade Valley Road

EX348DJ

Station Road

EX348FB

Marlborough Road

EX348JG

Ashley Terrace

EX348EQ

St Brannocks Road

EX348ER

Park Way

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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