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EX34 9RP

Willow Close

Ilfracombe East

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Detailed insights for EX34 9RP

Overview

Postcode EX34 9RP 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below 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 9.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ilfracombe East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ilfracombe East has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Ilfracombe East is £38,829 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX34 9RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Ilfracombe East near EX34 9RP 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 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
55.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.56(-26%)
Other theft
10.16(+80%)
Public order
9.31(+42%)
Shoplifting
5.08(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.23(-72%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
94.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.05%
Other White
4
1.37%
Irish
3
1.02%
Caribbean
1
0.34%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
26.23%
No qualifications
48
19.67%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
56.1%
Owns with a mortgage
38
30.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.88%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX34 9RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX34 9RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20261, Willow Close, Ilfracombe, EX34 9RPDetachedFreehold£360,000
09 Jan 202620, Willow Close, Ilfracombe, EX34 9RPDetachedFreehold£330,000
31 Jul 202515, Willow Close, Ilfracombe, EX34 9RPDetachedFreehold£325,000
20 Jun 20251, Seaview Estate, Ilfracombe, EX34 9PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
30 May 20252, Seaview Estate, Ilfracombe, EX34 9PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the EX34 9RP postcode area, located within Ilfracombe East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX34 9RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryThe Ilfracombe Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryIlfracombe Church of England Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryIlfracombe Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX34 9RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX34 9RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoOld Barnstaple Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8PQWalking directions to Tesco

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 9RP, 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 EastE02004175
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 001DE01020115
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX34 9RP

Is EX34 9RP (Ilfracombe East) safe?

The area around EX34 9RP records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near EX34 9RP?

The median sale price around EX34 9RP in Ilfracombe East is £228,750 (about £236 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX34 9RP?

There are 3 schools close to EX34 9RP, including The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (Requires improvement), Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School (Good) and Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX34 9RP?

EX34 9RP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,418 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX34 9RP (Ilfracombe East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX34 9RP 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).

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.