Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

HIGHFIELD ROAD, EX34 9LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, EX34 9LZ.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX34 9LZ 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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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EX34 9LZ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 20.3% year-on-year.

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

EX34 9LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highfield Road, 0.1km from Ilfracombe in Ilfracombe. Administratively it sits within Ilfracombe East ward and the North Devon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX34 9LZ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.3% year-on-year. 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 9LZ are sourced from Output Area E00101851 (shared with 9 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 9LZ. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 141,000

10 sales · Mean £ 156,795

Flat

£ 90,000

17 sales · Mean £ 99,202

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

Crime around EX34 9LZ is above average at 106 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 behaviour163
Shoplifting69
Criminal damage and arson48
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Good298 pupils0.2 km
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Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Good1090 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • The Earlsdale0.6 km
  • Fudge N Things0.8 km
  • Roly's Fudge Pantry0.8 km
  • Slice Of Devon0.8 km
  • Coastal Cooking0.5 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Burnside Guest House0.6 km
  • Coastal Fringes B And B0.6 km
  • Lyncott House0.6 km
  • Strathmore0.6 km
  • The Dorchester Guest House0.6 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Bicclescombe Mill Tea Room0.8 km
  • Monkey Puzzle @ IHP0.9 km
  • Pall Europe Ltd0.7 km
  • Fleurs And Mimis Ice Cream0.8 km
  • Joey's0.8 km
  • + 53 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Ilfracombe Yacht Club0.8 km
  • Sandpiper Inn0.8 km
  • George And Dragon0.6 km
  • Ilfracombe Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Liberal Club0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Lyn Bay Fish0.8 km
  • Bamboo Palace0.7 km
  • Bayside Burger Bar0.7 km
  • Ilfracombe Fryer0.5 km
  • Ketch-Up Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op Stores0.1 km
  • Lidl0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple15.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Garage0.1 km
  • Opposite Garage0.1 km
  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Infants School0.2 km