Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

WILDER ROAD, EX34 8BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILDER ROAD, EX34 8BN.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /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 8BN 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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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX34 8BN spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £213k. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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

EX34 8BN is an up-and-coming urban area on Wilder Road, 0.1km from Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe East ward and the North Devon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX34 8BN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, down 2.8% year-on-year. 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 8BN are sourced from Output Area E00101846 (shared with 13 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 8BN. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 182,500

4 sales · Mean £ 177,250

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

Crime around EX34 8BN is above average at 115 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 offences172
Anti-social behaviour143
Shoplifting68
Criminal damage and arson42
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.4 km
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Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Good411 pupils0.5 km
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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Good1090 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • The Earlsdale0.7 km
  • Fudge N Things0.9 km
  • Roly's Fudge Pantry1.0 km
  • Slice Of Devon1.0 km
  • Coastal Cooking0.6 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

29 nearby
  • Burnside Guest House0.7 km
  • Coastal Fringes B And B0.7 km
  • Lyncott House0.7 km
  • Strathmore0.7 km
  • The Dorchester Guest House0.7 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Bicclescombe Mill Tea Room1.0 km
  • Pall Europe Ltd0.7 km
  • Fleurs And Mimis Ice Cream1.0 km
  • Joey's1.0 km
  • The Dolphin Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Ilfracombe Yacht Club1.0 km
  • Sandpiper Inn0.9 km
  • George And Dragon0.8 km
  • Ilfracombe Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Ilfracombe Liberal Club0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Lyn Bay Fish1.0 km
  • Bamboo Palace0.8 km
  • Bayside Burger Bar0.8 km
  • Ilfracombe Fryer0.6 km
  • Ketch-Up Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op Stores0.1 km
  • Lidl0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple15.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilder Road Car Park0.1 km
  • Wilder Road Car Park0.1 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Seven Hills Hotel0.1 km
  • Opposite Garage0.2 km