Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

SLADE VALLEY ROAD, EX34 8LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLADE VALLEY ROAD, EX34 8LF.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

35

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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 8LF 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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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

EX34 8LF has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

EX34 8LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Slade Valley Road, 0.3km from Langleigh in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe West ward and the North Devon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX34 8LF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX34 8LF are sourced from Output Area E00101874 (shared with 4 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 8LF. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

EX34 8LF has low crime rates — 21 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson8
Other crime3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.9 km
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Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Good1090 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Sweetest Shindigs0.3 km
  • The Earlsdale0.5 km
  • Jacks Dairy1.0 km
  • Jeffery's1.0 km
  • Lipstick Cowboi Hot Sauce0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 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
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bicclescombe Mill Tea Room0.6 km
  • Hawkes Hospitality c/o0.7 km
  • Pall Europe Ltd0.3 km
  • Encounter Church0.9 km
  • G & Ts Burgers1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wellington Arms1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op Stores1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Hand:Plant1.0 km
  • Millenium Chicken & Chinese Takeaway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple14.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Burnside Bridge0.1 km
  • Victoria Villas0.2 km
  • Victoria Villas0.2 km
  • Hillington0.2 km
  • Hillington0.2 km