Postcode EX34 8BH is located in an urban town, within the Ilfracombe West ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Ilfracombe West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below 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 9.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bicclescombe Park.
Ilfracombe West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Ilfracombe West has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.9% 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.
The average income per household in Ilfracombe West is £38,806 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX34 8BH.
Ilfracombe West near EX34 8BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 9.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bicclescombe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bicclescombe Park |
| 0.2 mi | Greenways Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Greenways Play Area |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £331,250 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £280,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 16 | £233,500 | £248 |
| Flats | 4 | £133,750 | £217 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX34 8BH.
In the EX34 8BH postcode area, located within Ilfracombe West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX34 8BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jack's Dairy | Wilder Road, North Devon, EX34 8BY | Walking directions to Jack's Dairy |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | 69 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QE | Walking directions to Co-op |
Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX34 8BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan Mark Quinn
Ilfracombe West - Elected 4 May 2023
Sara Jane Wilson
Ilfracombe West - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX34 8BH records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around EX34 8BH in Ilfracombe West is £274,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to EX34 8BH, 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.
EX34 8BH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,993 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX34 8BH is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jonathan Mark Quinn (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sara Jane Wilson (Green Party).
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.