Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

MARLBOROUGH WAY, EX34 8AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH WAY, EX34 8AB.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX34 8AB 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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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX34 8AB spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX34 8AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marlborough Way, 0.7km from Chambercombe in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe East ward and the North Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, 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 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00101853 (shared with 7 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 8AB. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 158,000

3 sales · Mean £ 162,666

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

EX34 8AB has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order7
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Good1090 pupils0.3 km
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Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Good411 pupils0.5 km
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Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • The Earlsdale0.6 km
  • Ilfracombe Service Station0.8 km
  • Jacks Dairy0.9 km
  • Jeffery's0.7 km
  • Lipstick Cowboi Hot Sauce0.5 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Burnside Guest House0.6 km
  • Coastal Fringes B And B0.6 km
  • Lyncott House0.6 km
  • Strathmore0.6 km
  • The Dorchester Guest House0.6 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Bicclescombe Mill Tea Room0.5 km
  • Hawkes Hospitality c/o0.7 km
  • Monkey Puzzle @ IHP0.2 km
  • Pall Europe Ltd0.8 km
  • Brush & Breathe0.8 km
  • + 54 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Eighteen Ninety Three0.8 km
  • The Little Lamb0.8 km
  • The Wellington Arms0.8 km
  • Ilfracombe Rugby Club1.0 km
  • Ilfracombe Yacht Club0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op Stores0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chic N Land0.8 km
  • Hand:Plant0.7 km
  • Millenium Chicken & Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Larkstone Pitch and Putt0.8 km
  • Lyn Bay Fish0.9 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfield0.2 km
  • Fowlers Holiday Park0.2 km
  • Fowlers Holiday Park0.3 km
  • The Shields0.3 km
  • Fern Way0.3 km