EX34 Postcode District
EX34 is the Postcode District for Ilfracombe in Devon
The EX34 postcode district is located in the EX Exeter postal area, EX34 has a population of 16,608 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 34.28 square miles (88.79 square kilometres or 21,939.99 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of EX34. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
In the EX34 postcode district, the primary settlement is Ilfracombe, which is located in Devon, England. Ilfracombe has the highest count of 203. Another significant settlement in the district is Woolacombe, which is also located in Devon, England. Woolacombe has a count of 66.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EX34 0, covers Combe Martin in Devon.
The sector EX34 4 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector EX34 7, covers Woolacombe and Mortehoe in Devon.
The sector EX34 8, covers Ilfracombe in Devon.
The sector EX34 9, covers Ilfracombe and Berrynarbor in Devon.
Post towns for this district are ILFRACOMBE, WOOLACOMBE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Devon District area with a total of 665 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple | 7.42 | SSE |
| Northam | 11.25 | SSW |
| Lynton | 11.76 | ENE |
| Bideford | 12.59 | SSW |
| Great Torrington | 16.27 | S |
| South Molton | 16.29 | SE |
| Dulverton | 25.82 | ESE |
| Porthcawl | 26.49 | NE |
| Minehead | 26.91 | E |
| North Tawton | 28.05 | SSE |
| Holsworthy | 28.27 | SSW |
| Stratton | 30.55 | SW |
| Llantwit Major | 30.64 | ENE |
| Swansea | 30.77 | NNE |
| Okehampton | 31.14 | S |
| Bude | 31.37 | SW |
| Port Talbot | 31.41 | NNE |
| Bridgend | 31.62 | NE |
| Tiverton | 32.94 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 690
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILFRACOMBE | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 9 | 199 |
| ILFRACOMBE | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 8 | 156 |
| Combe Martin | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 0 | 151 |
| WOOLACOMBE | WOOLACOMBE | EX34 7 | 66 |
| Berrynarbor | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 9 | 24 |
| Mortehoe | WOOLACOMBE | EX34 7 | 20 |
| ILFRACOMBE | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 9 | 19 |
| West Down | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 8 | 17 |
| Combe Martin | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 0 | 8 |
| ILFRACOMBE | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 9 | 7 |
| ILFRACOMBE | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 8 | 4 |
| Lee | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 8 | 4 |
| ILFRACOMBE | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 9 | 4 |
| Mullacott Cross Industrial Estate | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 8 | 3 |
| ILFRACOMBE | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 8 | 3 |
| Mullacott Cross Industrial Estate | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 8 | 1 |
| West Down | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 8 | 1 |
| Two Potts | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 8 | 1 |
| Mortehoe | WOOLACOMBE | EX34 7 | 1 |
| Watermouth | ILFRACOMBE | EX34 9 | 1 |
Street list for EX34
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HIGH STREET A361 | 412 |
| VICTORIA ROAD | 144 |
| NORTHFIELD ROAD | 111 |
| NORTHFIELD ROAD | 111 |
| MARLBOROUGH WAY | 98 |
| CROFTSWOOD GARDENS | 76 |
| MERIDIAN PLACE | 62 |
| RIVERSDALE AVENUE | 55 |
| BARNS PASSAGE | 54 |
| ARCADE ROAD | 53 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1632 |
| Shoplifting | 393 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 360 |
| Other theft | 281 |
| Public order | 270 |
| Burglary | 120 |
| Other crime | 94 |
| Drugs | 94 |
| Vehicle crime | 82 |
| Possession of weapons | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Theft from the person | 23 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | ILFRACOMBE | 115 | EX34 9EY | View map | |
| ST JAMES PLACE | ILFRACOMBE | 19 | EX34 9BH | View map | |
| FORE STREET | ILFRACOMBE | 16 | EX34 9DJ | View map | |
| CHURCH STREET | ILFRACOMBE | 15 | EX34 8HA | View map | |
| BOROUGH ROAD | ILFRACOMBE | COMBE MARTIN | 14 | EX34 0AN | View map |
| THE QUAY | ILFRACOMBE | 14 | EX34 9EQ | View map | |
| WEST ROAD | WOOLACOMBE | 11 | EX34 7BW | View map | |
| SEASIDE | ILFRACOMBE | COMBE MARTIN | 10 | EX34 0AW | View map |
| SOUTH STREET | WOOLACOMBE | 10 | EX34 7BB | View map | |
| THE PROMENADE | ILFRACOMBE | 9 | EX34 9BD | View map | |
| BARTON ROAD | WOOLACOMBE | 8 | EX34 7BA | View map | |
| BELGRAVE PROMENADE | ILFRACOMBE | 8 | EX34 9AS | View map | |
| BROAD STREET | ILFRACOMBE | 8 | EX34 9EE | View map | |
| NORTHFIELD ROAD | ILFRACOMBE | 8 | EX34 8AL | View map | |
| PORTLAND STREET | ILFRACOMBE | 8 | EX34 9NL | View map |
Schools in the district
Combe Martin Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hangman Path , Combe Martin , Ilfracombe
Postcode: EX34 0DF
Headteacher: Mr Damian Railston (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Combe Martin Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hangman Path , Combe Martin , Ilfracombe
Postcode: EX34 0DF
Headteacher: Mrs Dee Seddon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woolacombe School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Beach Road , Woolacombe
Postcode: EX34 7BT
Headteacher: Mrs Gail Holmes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Woolacombe School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Beach Road , Woolacombe
Postcode: EX34 7BT
Headteacher: Mrs Gail Holmes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Marlborough Road , Ilfracombe
Postcode: EX34 8JL
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Grant (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
West Down School
Phase: Primary
Address:
West Down , Ilfracombe
Postcode: EX34 8NF
Headteacher: Mrs Su Carey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Worth Road , Ilfracombe
Postcode: EX34 9JB
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Rogers
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Princess Avenue , Ilfracombe
Postcode: EX34 9LW
Headteacher: Mr Jody Le Bredonchel (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Berrynarbor , Ilfracombe
Postcode: EX34 9SE
Headteacher: Mrs Susan Carey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrs Park Dental Practice | TORRS PARK, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 8AY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Marlborough Dental Centre | 4 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 8JJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Medical Centre Woolacombe | BEACH ROAD, WOOLACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 7BT | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01271 870276 |
| 2 | Combe Coastal Practice | ST. BRANNOCKS ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 8EG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01271 863119 |
| 3 | Combe Martin | CASTLE STREET, COMBE MARTIN, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 0JA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superdrug Pharmacy | 25 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 9DA | PHARMACY | Call 01271 866105 |
| 2 | Barton Pharmacy Limited | WEST ROAD, WOOLACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 7BW | PHARMACY | Call 01271 870378 |
| 3 | Smd Pharmacy At The Medical Centre | THE MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. BRANNOCKS ROAD, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 8EG | PHARMACY | Call 01271 624846 |
| 4 | Jhoots Pharmacy | 21 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9DA | PHARMACY | Call 01271 862058 |
| 5 | Jhoots Pharmacy | BOROUGH ROAD, COMBE MARTIN, ILFRACOMBE, EX34 0AN | PHARMACY | Call 01271 883357 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Ravenscroft Optometrists | 85 HIGH STREET, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON, EX34 9NH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £455,836 | 76 | £540,639 | 71 | £490,215 | 85 | £558,144 | 80 |
| Semi-detached | £322,037 | 37 | £292,609 | 38 | £340,376 | 38 | £372,624 | 37 |
| Terraced | £236,403 | 87 | £242,150 | 88 | £250,347 | 89 | £273,151 | 105 |
| Flats | £194,281 | 57 | £210,516 | 77 | £239,525 | 77 | £209,864 | 116 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| EX34 0 | Combe Martin Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX34 7 | Ilfracombe Delivery Office |
| EX34 8 | Ilfracombe Delivery Office |
| EX34 9 | Ilfracombe Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| E | X | 3 | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| E | X | 3 | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the EX34 postal code is ILFRACOMBE followed by Combe Martin, and WOOLACOMBE.
The postcode area has a boundary with The Bristol Channel.
The EX34 Postcode shares a border with EX33 (BRAUNTON, Croyde, Georgeham) and EX31 (BARNSTAPLE, Roundswell, Fremington).
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