Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

THE ESPLANADE, EX34 7DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ESPLANADE, EX34 7DB.

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Population

188

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX34 7DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. EX34 7DB's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £605k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX34 7DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Esplanade, 0.6km from Woolacombe in Woolacombe. Administratively it sits within Mortehoe ward and the North Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX34 7DB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £605k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX34 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00101832 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX34 7DB. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 605,000

3 sales · Mean £ 578,333

Terraced

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

EX34 7DB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Woolacombe School

Outstanding242 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Sandunes0.7 km
  • The Beach House0.7 km
  • Woolacombe Bay Hotel0.8 km
  • Ziva Rocks0.7 km
  • Lundy House Hotel0.4 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Jube0.8 km
  • The Tides Inn0.7 km
  • Chichester Arms0.8 km
  • The Red Barn0.6 km
  • The Smugglers Rest0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Captain Jacks0.7 km
  • The Lush Food Company0.8 km
  • The Shepherds Hut Cafe0.7 km
  • Barricane Beach Cafe0.3 km
  • Beachcomber Cafe0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • En Thai Singh0.7 km
  • Big Chief Waffles0.6 km
  • The Woolacombe Bay Pizza Co.0.8 km
  • Woolacombe Fryer0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Barton Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
  • Fudgies0.7 km
  • Mortehoe Post Office0.9 km
  • Mortehoe Village Stores0.9 km
  • Summertime0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Chichester House0.2 km
  • Chichester House0.2 km
  • Watersmeet Hotel0.2 km
  • Watersmeet Hotel0.2 km
  • Apartments0.5 km