Postcode EX34 8BL 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ilfracombe East is £38,829 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 9.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Greenways Play Area.
Ilfracombe East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,381 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Ilfracombe East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ilfracombe East is £38,829 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from EX34 8BL.
Ilfracombe East near EX34 8BL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 9.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greenways Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Greenways Play Area |
| 0.3 mi | Oxford Park play area | Small | Walking directions to Oxford Park play area |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Ilfracombe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £167,750 |
| Terraced | 46 | £210,000 |
| Detached | 26 | £355,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ilfracombe East
In the EX34 8BL postcode area, located within Ilfracombe East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX34 8BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Jack's Dairy | Wilder Road, North Devon, EX34 8BY | Walking directions to Jack's Dairy |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | 69 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QE | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8BS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Ilfracombe Local Convenience Shop | High Street, North Devon, EX34 9EY | Walking directions to Ilfracombe Local Convenience Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | North Devon, EX34 9AA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 8BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Carl Michael Turton
Ilfracombe East - Elected 4 May 2023
June Williams
Ilfracombe East - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Edward Crabb
Ilfracombe East - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.