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.
QUAYFIELD ROAD, EX34 9EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUAYFIELD ROAD, EX34 9EN.
258
45
£ 34,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: EX349EN · Data under Open Government Licence