EX34 (Ilfracombe) is a coastal district in North Devon with mixed performance indicators. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.4%, significantly below national averages, while rental yields have expanded at 5.1% annually, suggesting stronger investor returns from lettings than capital appreciation. Population growth remains modest at 0.8% over the same period. The district scores 41.5 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, positioning it in the lower half nationally at the 9th percentile. Currently classified as latent in gentrification stage, EX34 presents a profile typical of established coastal towns where rental demand may outpace residential price growth.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Ilfracombe · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.7 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by safety.
Ilfracombe (EX34) common questions
Is Ilfracombe up and coming?
Ilfracombe (EX34) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 88% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ilfracombe safe?
Ilfracombe has a safety score of 41/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ilfracombe?
The average property price in Ilfracombe (EX34) is £278k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ilfracombe?
The median monthly rent in Ilfracombe (EX34) is £853 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ilfracombe?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Swansea (SA3), Swansea (SA2), Swansea (SA1), Swansea (SA5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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