Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

QUAYFIELD ROAD, EX34 9EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUAYFIELD ROAD, EX34 9EN.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX34 9EN 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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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX34 9EN — age 45, 41% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

EX34 9EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Quayfield Road, 0.8km from Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe East ward and the North Devon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX34 9EN offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 9EN are sourced from Output Area E00101843 (shared with 24 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 9EN. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 185,000

7 sales · Mean £ 234,142

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

Crime around EX34 9EN is moderate at 71 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 offences92
Anti-social behaviour80
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order23
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Good1090 pupils0.5 km
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Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Monkey Puzzle @ IHP0.9 km
  • Fleurs And Mimis Ice Cream0.2 km
  • Joey's0.2 km
  • Larkstone Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • The Dolphin Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 52 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Fudge N Things0.2 km
  • Ilfracombe Swimming Pool0.6 km
  • Roly's Fudge Pantry0.2 km
  • Slice Of Devon0.2 km
  • Coastal Cooking0.2 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Marine Court Hotel0.6 km
  • The Collingdale0.4 km
  • The Towers Guesthouse0.9 km
  • Varley House0.9 km
  • Acorn Lodge0.2 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Ilfracombe Rugby Club0.9 km
  • Ilfracombe Yacht Club0.2 km
  • Sandpiper Inn0.2 km
  • The Thatched Inn0.5 km
  • George And Dragon0.1 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Larkstone Pitch and Putt0.4 km
  • Lyn Bay Fish0.2 km
  • Bamboo Palace0.1 km
  • Bayside Burger Bar0.1 km
  • Ilfracombe Fryer0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op Stores0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Scarlet Pimpernel Garage0.1 km
  • Scarlet Pimpernel Garage0.1 km
  • Ropery Road0.1 km
  • Hillsborough Terrace0.2 km