EX34 8FE is an up-and-coming urban area on Granville Road, 0.5km from Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe East ward and the North Devon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 8FE are sourced from Output Area E00101844 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANVILLE ROAD, EX34 8FE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANVILLE ROAD, EX34 8FE.
267
46
£ 37,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX34 8FE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX34 8FE — age 46, 46% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £390k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX34 8FE. The average age is 46.0. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 390,000
8 sales · Mean £ 402,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX34 8FE are high at 143 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Fudge N Things0.7 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.8 km
- Slice Of Devon0.7 km
- Coastal Cooking0.4 km
- Cove Ice Cream0.6 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Ilfracombe Yacht Club0.8 km
- Sandpiper Inn0.7 km
- George And Dragon0.6 km
- Ilfracombe Bowling Club0.6 km
- Ilfracombe Liberal Club0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Fleurs And Mimis Ice Cream0.8 km
- Joey's0.8 km
- The Dolphin Restaurant0.8 km
- The Ilfracombe Aquarium0.9 km
- The Pier Brewery Tap And Grill0.8 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Lyn Bay Fish0.8 km
- Bamboo Palace0.6 km
- Bayside Burger Bar0.6 km
- Ilfracombe Fryer0.4 km
- Ketch-Up Takeaway0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Acorn Lodge0.5 km
- Dilkhusa Grand Hotel0.2 km
- Glen Devon Hotel0.5 km
- Greyven House Hotel0.5 km
- Harcourt Hotel0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op Stores0.4 km
- Lidl0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple15.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Gardens0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- Promenade0.2 km
- The Bastille0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX348FE · Data under Open Government Licence