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Ilfracombe West

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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ilfracombe West Population
4,487
Population density
315.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.96(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.58(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.69(+3%)
Public order
4.01(-39%)
Other theft
2.9(-48%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,323
96.34%
Other White
74
1.65%
Irish
18
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.22%
Total population: 4,487

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
57
2.95%
Total households: 1,932

Property prices in Ilfracombe West

Median price£274,000
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £325K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £274,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Ilfracombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilfracombe West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£331,250£295
Semi-Detached11£280,000£280
Terraced16£233,500£248
Flats4£133,750£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ilfracombe West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilfracombe West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000£114,000£193,750£160,000
2017£245,000£100,000£196,250£180,000
2018£228,000£88,000£230,000£163,000
2019£313,750£102,000£196,500£180,000
2020£269,000£107,500£257,500£190,000
2021£367,500£133,000£270,000£222,000
2022£382,500£158,000£272,500£266,500
2023£316,500£185,000£272,500£281,000
2024£337,500£107,500£270,000£210,000
2025£307,000£140,000£317,000£220,000
2026£385,000£135,000£260,500£227,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilfracombe West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilfracombe West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£206£197£201
2017£240£200£206£175
2018£271£258£216£175
2019£262£178£177£190
2020£257£240£205£192
2021£273£185£264£218
2022£303£228£295£273
2023£357£230£379£230
2024£370£186£305£270
2025£296£232£239£244
2026£348£202£304£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilfracombe West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Ilfracombe West

Is Ilfracombe West safe?

Ilfracombe West records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ilfracombe West?

The median sale price in Ilfracombe West is £274,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Ilfracombe West?

Ilfracombe West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ilfracombe West sits around rank 12,867 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ilfracombe West?

The average household income in Ilfracombe West is around £38,806 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ilfracombe West?

Ilfracombe West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jonathan Mark Quinn (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sara Jane Wilson (Green Party).

All postcodes in Ilfracombe West

EX348DE

Station Road

EX348EN

Cairn Villas

EX348HW

Furse Hill Road

EX349NG

High Street

EX348PW

Chichester Close

EX348HF

Horne Road

EX348LL

Lincombe

EX348DQ

Richmond Avenue

EX348LQ

Slade Road

EX348EL

Cairn Road

EX348ES

Kingsley Avenue

EX348JT

Horne Park Road

EX348JA

Meadow Close

EX348DG

Richmond Road

EX348JY

Church Street

EX348ET

Kingsley Avenue

EX348JJ

Marlborough Road

EX348LG

Slade Valley Road

EX348EE

Church Hill

EX348RB

Langleigh Park

EX348JX

The Shields

EX348DX

Broad Park Crescent

EX348PP

Park Court

EX348JN

Bicclescombe

EX348RA

Langleigh Park

EX348DP

Westbourne Grove

EX348LF

Slade Valley Road

EX348HG

St Brannocks Park Road

EX348JH

Balmoral Terrace

EX348FL

Horne Park Mews

EX348EB

Langleigh Terrace

EX348PQ

New Barnstaple Road

EX348JF

St Brannock's Park Road

EX348LT

Slade Road

EX348PF

Marlborough Road

EX348ND

Ilfracombe Road

EX348ER

Park Way

EX348DZ

Broad Park Avenue

EX348FB

Marlborough Road

EX348HB

Church Street

EX348JG

Ashley Terrace

EX348DW

Stanbury Copse

EX348BP

Foreland View

EX348RE

The Leas

EX348NA

Doggie Lane

EX348HR

Doone Way

EX348DR

Belmont Road

EX348EQ

St Brannocks Road

EX348LY

Saltmer Close

EX348LE

Slade Valley Road

EX348HS

Doone Way

EX348DH

Lamb Park

EX348HE

Hornebrook Avenue

EX348HU

St Brannocks Park Road

EX348FX

Ilfracombe West

EX348NB

Ilfracombe West

EX348LS

Dibbon's Lane

EX348BG

Langleigh

EX348EW

Cairnside

EX348EX

Bicclescombe Gardens

EX348DL

Cairn Road

EX348LR

Home Lane

EX348LW

Ilfracombe West

EX348PR

St Brannock's Road

EX348EG

St Brannocks Road

EX348HZ

Furze Hill Road

EX348LA

Winsham Terrace

EX348HQ

Horne Park Road

EX348JS

Fern Way

EX348LH

Higher Slade Road

EX348EH

St Brannocks Road

EX348HN

Furse Hill Road

EX348HL

Park Hill Road

EX348DY

Ilfracombe West

EX348DJ

Station Road

EX348HJ

Horne Park Avenue

EX348JE

South Burrow Road

EX348EU

Bicclescombe Park Road

EX348EY

Arbour Close

EX348DF

Richmond Villas

EX348EF

Kingsley Avenue

EX348EJ

Kingsley Avenue

EX348DU

Western Terrace

EX348LU

Hillington

EX348HY

St Brannocks Park Road

EX347EJ

Mortehoe Station Road

EX348EP

St Brannocks Road

EX348HH

Horne Road

EX348JR

Fern Park

EX348JD

Burrow Road

EX348NZ

Torrs Park

EX348FS

Ilfracombe West

EX348HT

Kneller Close

EX348LB

Slade Road

EX348HX

St Brannocks Park Road

EX348DN

Chandlers Way

EX348QB

Park Court

EX348BH

Belmont Road

EX348PD

Marlborough Road

EX348LN

Dibbon's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.