EX34 8NZ is in Ilfracombe and North Devon district. EX34 8NZ is located in the Ilfracombe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ilfracombe, EX34 8NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX34 8NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 47.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EX34 8NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.7% | 29.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 53.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.9% | 52.1% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 16.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 6.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 10.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 18.3% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 39% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.9% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 94% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around EX34 8NZ was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Ilfracombe East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
EX34 8NZ has the 10th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Ilfracombe East and the 134th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullacott Veterinary Hospital Bickenbridge Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon Other, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2020-11-27 | £629,582 |
| Shelfin Farmhouse, Ilfracombe, Devon Other, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2019-09-23 | £671,092 |
| Shelfin Farmhouse, Ilfracombe, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2016-06-01 | £796,902 |
| Shelfin Farmhouse, Ilfracombe, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2011-09-19 | £977,423 |
| Apartment 3 Torrs Vale Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2011-04-21 | £233,542 |
EX34 8NZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX34 8NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX34 8NZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Down School West Down , EX34 8NF | 4out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Marlborough Road , EX34 8JL | 2out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Princess Avenue , EX34 9LW | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolacombe School Beach Road , EX34 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Worth Road , EX34 9JB | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcountry Kitchen | Sunnymead Farm, Ilfracombe | 6 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe And Woolacombe Golf Range | golf | 731 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.