Postcode EX34 8BH is located in an urban town, within the Ilfracombe West area 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 median sale price in Ilfracombe West is £251,250 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £311,875. 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 7,900 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% 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 46 recent sales, the median property price is £251,250 (about £266 per square foot) in Ilfracombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,750 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £331,250 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £274,000 | £296 |
| Terraced | 15 | £235,000 | £248 |
| Flats | 4 | £137,500 | £201 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,500 | £114,000 | £193,750 | £159,250 |
| 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 | £294,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £135,000 | £260,500 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237 | £206 | £197 | £209 |
| 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 | £242 | £244 |
| 2026 | £315 | £202 | £323 | £232 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX34 8BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 15, Broad Park Crescent, Ilfracombe, EX34 8DX | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Torrside, 29, Hillington, Ilfracombe, EX34 8LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 37, Hillington, Ilfracombe, EX34 8LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £232,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 56, Station Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8DJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 24, Station Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 |
In the EX34 8BH postcode area, located within Ilfracombe West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX34 8BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jack's Dairy | 17 Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8BN | 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.
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 £251,250 (about £266 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to EX34 8BH, including Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School (Requires improvement), Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School (Good) and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
EX34 8BH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,900 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).