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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 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
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

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 in Ilfracombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £610,000.

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
Detached10£331,250
Flats4£145,000
Semi-Detached4£317,000
Terraced19£217,500

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

EX348HP

The Shields

EX348DS

Belmont Avenue

EX348DT

Greenways

EX348EZ

Score View

EX348LD

Pretoria Terrace

EX348LJ

Higher Slade

EX348HD

Horne Road

EX348JQ

St Brannocks Park Road

EX348LX

Burnside Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.