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.
FERN PARK, EX34 8JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERN PARK, EX34 8JR.
264
48
£ 37,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op Stores0.5 km
- Lidl0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: EX348JR · Data under Open Government Licence