Postcode EX34 9EH 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 152.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilfracombe East is £38,829 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 9.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Oxford Park play area.
Ilfracombe East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,469 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Ilfracombe East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX34 9EH.
Ilfracombe East near EX34 9EH 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 9.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oxford Park play area | Small | Walking directions to Oxford Park play area |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £372,000 | £302 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 43 | £220,000 | £203 |
| Flats | 31 | £147,000 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX34 9EH.
In the EX34 9EH postcode area, located within Ilfracombe East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX34 9EH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express Ilfracombe Convenience Store | Fore Street, North Devon, EX34 9DG | Walking directions to Premier Express Ilfracombe Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | St. Mary's Store | Arcade Road, North Devon, EX34 9AJ | Walking directions to St. Mary's Store |
| 0.3 mi | Richardsons | North Devon, EX34 9AA | Walking directions to Richardsons |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | North Devon, EX34 9AA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Ilfracombe Local Convenience Shop | High Street, North Devon, EX34 9EY | Walking directions to Ilfracombe Local Convenience Shop |
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 9EH, 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
The area around EX34 9EH records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around EX34 9EH in Ilfracombe East is £228,750 (about £236 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to EX34 9EH, including Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School (Good), The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (Requires improvement) and Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX34 9EH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,469 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 9EH 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).
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.