Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

FERN PARK, EX34 8JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERN PARK, EX34 8JR.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /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 8JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX34 8JR's 56% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.

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

EX34 8JR is a mixed residential area on Fern Park, 0.5km from Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe West ward and the North Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 12.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX34 8JR are sourced from Output Area E00101867 (shared with 10 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 8JR. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 231,000

1 sales · Mean £ 231,000

Detached

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 239,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around EX34 8JR is moderate at 68 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 offences123
Anti-social behaviour75
Shoplifting44
Other theft23
Public order23

school Local Schools

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Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.2 km
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Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Good1090 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • The Earlsdale0.5 km
  • Ilfracombe Service Station0.5 km
  • Jacks Dairy0.6 km
  • Jeffery's0.4 km
  • Lipstick Cowboi Hot Sauce0.3 km
  • + 28 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Burnside Guest House0.5 km
  • Coastal Fringes B And B0.5 km
  • Lyncott House0.5 km
  • Strathmore0.5 km
  • The Dorchester Guest House0.5 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Bicclescombe Mill Tea Room0.6 km
  • Hawkes Hospitality c/o0.8 km
  • Monkey Puzzle @ IHP0.5 km
  • Pall Europe Ltd0.6 km
  • Brush & Breathe0.5 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Eighteen Ninety Three0.5 km
  • The Little Lamb0.5 km
  • The Wellington Arms0.5 km
  • Ilfracombe Yacht Club0.9 km
  • Sandpiper Inn0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op Stores0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chic N Land0.5 km
  • Hand:Plant0.4 km
  • Millenium Chicken & Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Larkstone Pitch and Putt0.9 km
  • Lyn Bay Fish0.9 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfield0.1 km
  • Fern Way0.1 km
  • Princess Avenue0.1 km
  • Princess Avenue0.1 km
  • Infants School0.2 km