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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.

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.