EX34 8BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Torrs Park in Ilfracombe. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe East ward and the North Devon constituency.
Day-to-day life in EX34 8BA has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00101854 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX34 8BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX34 8BA.
332
50
£ 37,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX34 8BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX34 8BA. The average age is 50.0. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX34 8BA is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
21 nearby- The Earlsdale0.6 km
- Happy Wholefoods0.9 km
- Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium0.9 km
- Ilfracombe Convenience Store0.9 km
- Ilfracombe Local Convenience Shop0.8 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 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
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Pall Europe Ltd0.6 km
- Annie And The Flint0.8 km
- Coffee Break0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Embassy Cinema0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Ilfracombe Bowling Club1.0 km
- Ilfracombe Liberal Club0.9 km
- The Queens0.7 km
- The St George0.9 km
- Eighteen Ninety Three0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Munchies0.9 km
- Chic N Land0.6 km
- Hand:Plant0.5 km
- Millenium Chicken & Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op Stores0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands Hotel0.1 km
- Chartwood Flats0.1 km
- Woodrisings0.3 km
- Woodrisings0.3 km
- The Memorial0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX348BA · Data under Open Government Licence