Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

HIGH STREET, EX34 9DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, EX34 9DF.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

262

cake
Avg Age

44

payments
Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

work
Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: EX34 9DF 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX34 9DF — age 44, 16% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £120k.

home £120,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX34 9DF is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.4km from Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe East ward and the North Devon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 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 9DF are sourced from Output Area E00101856 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX34 9DF. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 6%
lightbulb

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

£ 99,000

16 sales · Mean £ 105,500

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

Crime around EX34 9DF is above average at 119 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 offences196
Anti-social behaviour179
Shoplifting70
Criminal damage and arson55
Other theft40

school Local Schools

P

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Good411 pupils0.3 km
P

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.4 km
S

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Good1090 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • The Earlsdale0.9 km
  • Fudge N Things0.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Swimming Pool0.9 km
  • Roly's Fudge Pantry0.5 km
  • Slice Of Devon0.5 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Burnside Guest House0.9 km
  • Coastal Fringes B And B0.9 km
  • Lyncott House0.9 km
  • Strathmore0.9 km
  • The Dorchester Guest House0.9 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Monkey Puzzle @ IHP1.0 km
  • Fleurs And Mimis Ice Cream0.5 km
  • Joey's0.5 km
  • Larkstone Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • The Dolphin Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 52 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Ilfracombe Yacht Club0.5 km
  • Sandpiper Inn0.4 km
  • The Thatched Inn0.9 km
  • George And Dragon0.3 km
  • Ilfracombe Bowling Club0.3 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Larkstone Pitch and Putt0.8 km
  • Lyn Bay Fish0.5 km
  • Bamboo Palace0.4 km
  • Bayside Burger Bar0.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Fryer0.1 km
  • + 7 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op Stores0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Promenade0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Methodist Church0.2 km
  • The Gardens0.2 km