EX34 8HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.0km from Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe East ward and the North Devon constituency.
Day-to-day life in EX34 8HA has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 8HA are sourced from Output Area E00101850 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, EX34 8HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, EX34 8HA.
237
43
£ 34,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX34 8HA 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 8HA — age 43, 38% ownership, 39% 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 8HA. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 90,000
8 sales · Mean £ 116,812
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX34 8HA is above average at 91 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 Infant and Nursery School
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- The Earlsdale0.5 km
- Fudge N Things0.9 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry1.0 km
- Slice Of Devon1.0 km
- Coastal Cooking0.6 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Burnside Guest House0.5 km
- Coastal Fringes B And B0.5 km
- Lyncott House0.5 km
- Strathmore0.5 km
- The Dorchester Guest House0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Bicclescombe Mill Tea Room0.8 km
- Pall Europe Ltd0.6 km
- Fleurs And Mimis Ice Cream1.0 km
- Joey's1.0 km
- The Dolphin Restaurant1.0 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Ilfracombe Yacht Club1.0 km
- Sandpiper Inn0.9 km
- George And Dragon0.8 km
- Ilfracombe Bowling Club0.5 km
- Ilfracombe Liberal Club0.5 km
- + 7 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op Stores0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wilder Road Car Park0.0 km
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- Wilder Road Car Park0.1 km
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- The Memorial0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX348HA · Data under Open Government Licence