EX34 9AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilder Road, 0.7km from Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe East ward and the North Devon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for EX34 9AR are sourced from Output Area E00101843 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILDER ROAD, EX34 9AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILDER ROAD, EX34 9AR.
258
45
£ 34,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX34 9AR 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX34 9AR spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX34 9AR. The average age is 44.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 87,000
3 sales · Mean £ 91,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX34 9AR is moderate at 83 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 Church of England Junior School
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Fudge N Things0.2 km
- Ilfracombe Swimming Pool0.8 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.3 km
- Slice Of Devon0.3 km
- Coastal Cooking0.1 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Marine Court Hotel0.8 km
- The Collingdale0.6 km
- Acorn Lodge0.1 km
- Dilkhusa Grand Hotel0.4 km
- Glen Devon Hotel0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Ilfracombe Yacht Club0.3 km
- Sandpiper Inn0.2 km
- The Thatched Inn0.8 km
- George And Dragon0.1 km
- Ilfracombe Bowling Club0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Fleurs And Mimis Ice Cream0.3 km
- Joey's0.3 km
- Larkstone Cafe Bar0.8 km
- The Dolphin Restaurant0.3 km
- The Ilfracombe Aquarium0.4 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Larkstone Pitch and Putt0.6 km
- Lyn Bay Fish0.3 km
- Bamboo Palace0.2 km
- Bayside Burger Bar0.2 km
- Ilfracombe Fryer0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op Stores0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple15.7 km
Bus Stops
- St James' Place Gardens0.0 km
- Ropery Road0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Scarlet Pimpernel Garage0.2 km
- Scarlet Pimpernel Garage0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX349AR · Data under Open Government Licence