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EX34 8AX

Torrs Park

Ilfracombe East

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Detailed insights for EX34 8AX

Overview

Postcode EX34 8AX is located in an urban town, within the Ilfracombe East ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Ilfracombe West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilfracombe West is £38,806 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 9.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Greenways Play Area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Ilfracombe West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ilfracombe West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Ilfracombe West is £38,806 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX34 8AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Ilfracombe West near EX34 8AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 9.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX34 8AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreenways Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Greenways Play Area
0.3 miOxford Park play areaSmallWalking directions to Oxford Park play area

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
1,720.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
71.94(+382%)
Violence and sexual offences
54.13(+62%)
Shoplifting
17.81(+169%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.96(+131%)
Other theft
13.53(+140%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
92.78%
Other White
12
4.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.14%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.14%
Other Asian
1
0.38%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
37.7%
No qualifications
38
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.93%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
47.48%
Owns outright
45
32.37%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.67%
Other social rented
4
2.88%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.88%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Ilfracombe East

Median price£228,750
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £300K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £228,750 (about £236 per square foot) in Ilfracombe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £595,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£372,000£302
Semi-Detached9£250,000£259
Terraced43£220,000£203
Flats31£147,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ilfracombe East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilfracombe East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£112,500£165,000£168,500
2017£277,000£115,000£250,000£180,000
2018£277,475£137,975£230,000£179,405
2019£302,500£114,750£201,000£200,000
2020£330,000£133,000£246,350£214,500
2021£377,500£137,250£272,500£206,500
2022£425,000£146,000£380,000£255,525
2023£355,000£155,675£268,750£235,000
2024£420,000£133,000£261,550£222,000
2025£361,000£169,000£275,000£220,000
2026£377,500£146,000£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilfracombe East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilfracombe East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£162£204£150
2017£235£170£225£174
2018£232£207£213£158
2019£276£180£184£188
2020£267£176£214£193
2021£268£169£223£202
2022£345£225£322£241
2023£325£239£292£217
2024£373£201£264£242
2025£302£224£258£208
2026£286£217£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilfracombe East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX34 8AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX34 8AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 2025Apartment 11, Westbourne Villas, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8ADFlatsLeasehold£170,000
05 Sept 20257, Belgrave Promenade, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ASOtherFreehold£55,000
04 Nov 202510, Greenclose Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8BTTerracedFreehold£255,000
22 Aug 20255, Greenclose Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8BTTerracedFreehold£250,000
21 May 2025Lower Flat, 33, Greenclose Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8BTFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the EX34 8AX postcode area, located within Ilfracombe West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX34 8AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryIlfracombe Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryIlfracombe Church of England Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryThe Ilfracombe Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX34 8AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX34 8AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlWilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8BSWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miJack's DairyWilder Road, North Devon, EX34 8BYWalking directions to Jack's Dairy
0.2 miCo-op69 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QEWalking directions to Co-op
0.2 miMorrisons DailyNorth Devon, EX34 9AAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miIlfracombe Local Convenience ShopHigh Street, North Devon, EX34 9EYWalking directions to Ilfracombe Local Convenience Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,676
Band B£1,956
Band C£2,235
Band D£2,515
Band E£3,073
Band F£3,632
Band G£4,191
Band H£5,029

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX34 8AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Carl Michael Turton

Ilfracombe East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

June Williams

Ilfracombe East - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Paul Edward Crabb

Ilfracombe East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Ian Roome

North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth DevonE07000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DevonE14001387
WardIlfracombe EastE05012425
ParishIlfracombeE04003095
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ilfracombe WestE02004177
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 003AE01020113
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX34 8AX

Is EX34 8AX (Ilfracombe West) safe?

The area around EX34 8AX records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX34 8AX?

The median sale price around EX34 8AX in Ilfracombe West is £228,750 (about £236 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX34 8AX?

There are 3 schools close to EX34 8AX, including Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School (Good), Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School (Good) and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX34 8AX?

EX34 8AX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,820 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX34 8AX (Ilfracombe West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX34 8AX is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel Carl Michael Turton (Conservative and Unionist Party), June Williams (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Edward Crabb (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.