Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

HILLINGTON, EX34 8LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLINGTON, EX34 8LU.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX34 8LU 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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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX34 8LU's 57% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.

home £251,368 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX34 8LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillington, 0.2km from Langleigh in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe West ward and the North Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 6.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX34 8LU are sourced from Output Area E00101869 (shared with 12 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 8LU. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 199,950

11 sales · Mean £ 212,359

Semi-Detached

£ 203,000

13 sales · Mean £ 202,730

Detached

£ 245,000

12 sales · Mean £ 237,541

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

EX34 8LU has low crime rates — 15 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.7 km
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Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Good1090 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Sweetest Shindigs0.5 km
  • The Earlsdale0.3 km
  • Ilfracombe Service Station0.8 km
  • Jacks Dairy0.7 km
  • Jeffery's0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Burnside Guest House0.3 km
  • Coastal Fringes B And B0.3 km
  • Lyncott House0.3 km
  • Strathmore0.3 km
  • The Dorchester Guest House0.3 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Bicclescombe Mill Tea Room0.6 km
  • Hawkes Hospitality c/o0.8 km
  • Pall Europe Ltd0.1 km
  • Brush & Breathe0.8 km
  • Dice And A Slice0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Eighteen Ninety Three0.8 km
  • The Little Lamb0.8 km
  • The Wellington Arms0.7 km
  • The Queens0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op Stores0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chic N Land0.8 km
  • Hand:Plant0.7 km
  • Millenium Chicken & Chinese Takeaway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple14.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Broad Park Crescent0.2 km
  • Hillington0.2 km
  • Hillington0.2 km
  • Broad Park Crescent0.2 km
  • Woodrisings0.3 km