EX34 9JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orchard Road, 0.5km from Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe East ward and the North Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX34 9JY are sourced from Output Area E00101857 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD ROAD, EX34 9JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, EX34 9JY.
253
44
£ 34,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX34 9JY's 68% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX34 9JY. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX34 9JY 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 Church of England Junior School
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- The Earlsdale0.9 km
- Fudge N Things0.4 km
- Ilfracombe Swimming Pool0.7 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.4 km
- Slice Of Devon0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 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
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Bicclescombe Mill Tea Room1.0 km
- Monkey Puzzle @ IHP0.7 km
- Pall Europe Ltd1.0 km
- Fleurs And Mimis Ice Cream0.4 km
- Joey's0.4 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Ilfracombe Yacht Club0.4 km
- Sandpiper Inn0.4 km
- The Thatched Inn0.6 km
- George And Dragon0.3 km
- Ilfracombe Bowling Club0.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Larkstone Pitch and Putt0.6 km
- Lyn Bay Fish0.4 km
- Bamboo Palace0.4 km
- Bayside Burger Bar0.3 km
- Ilfracombe Fryer0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op Stores0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Scarlet Pimpernel Garage0.2 km
- Scarlet Pimpernel Garage0.2 km
- Queens Avenue0.2 km
- Queens Avenue0.2 km
- Whittingham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX349JY · Data under Open Government Licence