Area Info for Ilfracombe (Devon)

Introduction to Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is a seaside resort town located on the north coast of Devon, England. It is known for its picturesque harbour, rugged coastline, and historic charm. The town has a rich maritime history and is a popular destination for tourists seeking coastal scenery and outdoor activities.

Geography and Location

Situated on the Bristol Channel, Ilfracombe is approximately 12 miles north of Barnstaple and about 70 miles west of Exeter. The town is characterised by its dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and scenic coves, making it a notable spot for coastal exploration and leisure.

History

Ilfracombe has a long history dating back to the medieval period, with evidence of settlement from as early as the 12th century. Historically, it was a fishing port and a centre for maritime trade. The town grew significantly during the Victorian era as a popular holiday destination, with the development of hotels, piers, and other seaside attractions.

Tourist Attractions

Key attractions in Ilfracombe include the Ilfracombe Harbour, which offers boat trips and fishing opportunities, and the Landmark Theatre, a prominent cultural venue. The town is also home to the famous Damien Hirst sculpture, "Verity," which stands on the harbour front. Other notable sites include the Tunnels Beaches, a series of man-made caves and beaches, and the historic St. Nicholas Chapel.

Natural Features and Activities

The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as surfing, sailing, and coastal walking. The South West Coast Path passes through Ilfracombe, providing scenic routes along the cliffs and coastline. The nearby Exmoor National Park also offers hiking, wildlife watching, and scenic landscapes.

Transport

Ilfracombe is accessible by road, with good connections to other parts of Devon and the UK. The town has a railway station with limited services, and the nearest major airports are Exeter and Bristol. The harbour provides ferry services to Lundy Island, a popular day-trip destination.

Economy

Tourism remains a vital part of Ilfracombe's economy, supported by its natural beauty, historical sites, and cultural events. The town also maintains a fishing industry and local businesses catering to residents and visitors alike.
Education
School
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School0.00 miles
Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JL
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School0.08 miles
Princess Avenue, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9LW
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy0.34 miles
Worth Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9JB
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School2.66 miles
Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9SE
West Down School3.20 miles
West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8NF
Combe Martin Primary School3.78 miles
Hangman Path, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0DF
Woolacombe School4.15 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
Marwood School5.69 miles
Whiddon, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School5.76 miles
Putsborough Road, Georgeham, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1JT
Kentisbury Primary School6.77 miles
Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4NG
Kingsacre Primary School6.82 miles
Greenacre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1BQ
Caen Community Primary School6.85 miles
Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AD
Southmead School7.19 miles
Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU
Braunton Academy7.23 miles
Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP
Shirwell Community Primary School7.76 miles
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT
Pilton Community College8.43 miles
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Illfracombe0.17 miles
The Meeting Room, The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8HA
Caen Health Centre6.98 miles
Health Centre, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
Barnstaple Health Centre8.91 miles
Vicarage Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BH
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Barnstaple8.95 miles
Gammon Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DJ
Riverside9.33 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Riversvale9.33 miles
Litchdon Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8ND
Litchdon Medical Centre10.01 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Lynton Resource Centre12.48 miles
Lee Road, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6BP
Amplifon Hearing Specialists (Bideford)13.47 miles
2 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2HW
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Bideford13.48 miles
85 High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2AN
Fernwood Resource Centre13.70 miles
13 Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3BU
Bideford Daddon Court14.32 miles
Unit 1 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FH
South Molton Health Centre18.04 miles
9-10 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BZ
Minehead Dental Centre28.51 miles
Alcombe Childrens Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5EB
Barnfield Unit (Minehead Community Mental Health Team)28.57 miles
Minehead Community Hospital, Luttrell Way, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6DF
Holsworthy Link Centre28.94 miles
2 Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH
GP
Waterside Practice, Ilfracombe0.21 miles
Ilfracombe Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice0.21 miles
Medical Centre, St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
The Warwick Practice - Woolacombe4.14 miles
Beach Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BT
Waterside Practice, Combe Martin4.37 miles
Castle Street, Combe Martin, Devon, EX34 0JA
Caen Medical Centre6.98 miles
Braunton, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LR
BOUTPORT MEDICAL CENTRE8.91 miles
110 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1TD
Queens Medical Centre9.10 miles
6-7 Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HY
Brannam Medical Centre9.29 miles
Kiln Lane, Brannam Square, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8GP
Fremington Medical Centre9.36 miles
11-13 Beards Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2PG
Litchdon Medical Centre10.01 miles
Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL
Northam Surgery12.24 miles
Bay View Road, Northam, Devon, EX39 1AZ
Lynton Health Centre12.47 miles
Burvill Street, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6HA
Clarence Wharf 13.39 miles
Clarence Wharf, Barnstaple Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4AU
Bideford Medical Centre13.56 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AF
HIGH BICKINGTON SURGERY17.37 miles
Old Stables Surgery, High Bickington, Devon, EX37 9AX
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE17.52 miles
New Road, Torrington, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8EL
Hospital
Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital0.09 miles
St. Brannocks Park Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8JF
North Devon District Hospital8.41 miles
Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Bideford Hospital13.52 miles
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AG
Torrington Hospital17.32 miles
Calf Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7BJ
South Molton Hospital17.90 miles
Widgery Drive, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4DP
Holsworthy Hospital28.50 miles
Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ
Minehead Community Hospital28.57 miles
Luttrell Way,, TA24 6DF
Stratton Hospital31.05 miles
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9BP
Okehampton Hospital32.48 miles
Cavell Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PN
Tiverton and District Hospital34.15 miles
Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT
Crediton Hospital34.63 miles
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3NH
Williton Community Hospital34.74 miles
North Road,, TA4 4RA
Moretonhampstead Hospital40.66 miles
Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8LN
Launceston General Hospital41.17 miles
Link Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9JD
Tavistock Community Hospital45.49 miles
Spring Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8LD
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital54.35 miles
Derriford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BG
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.21 miles
The Medical Centre, St Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8EG
Superdrug Stores Plc0.22 miles
25 High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DA
Lloydspharmacy0.22 miles
21 High St, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9DA
Boots3.70 miles
Borough Road, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 0AN
Barton Pharmacy Limited4.25 miles
3 West Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BW
Lloydspharmacy6.90 miles
9-13 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AA
Lloydspharmacy6.98 miles
Caen Medical Centre, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LR
Boots9.01 miles
69/70 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HX
Bear Street Pharmacy9.05 miles
49 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7DB
Boots9.26 miles
6 Higher Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BG
Lloydspharmacy9.30 miles
2 Brannams Square, Kiln Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8QB
Tesco Instore Pharmacy9.51 miles
Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd9.70 miles
Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Ctr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NH
Boots9.77 miles
Units 1-3 Roundswell Shopping Centre, Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL
Lloydspharmacy9.85 miles
3 St.Johns Centre, Eastern Avenue, Whiddon Valley,Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NX
Lloydspharmacy10.05 miles
Litchdon Medical Centre, Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BZ
Leisure
Park
ILFRACOMBE COMMUNITY ECO-GARDEN0.23 miles
HILLSBOROUGH0.90 miles
SAUNTON COURT (Grade II Listed)6.94 miles
ARLINGTON COURT (Grade II* Listed)7.16 miles
YOULSTON PARK (Grade II Listed)7.53 miles
FREMINGTON9.10 miles
NORTHAM BURROWS11.41 miles
TAPELEY PARK (Grade II* Listed)11.61 miles
KENWITH VALLEY13.20 miles
KYNOCH'S FORESHORE13.90 miles
CASTLE HILL (Grade I Listed)14.65 miles
EXMOOR16.68 miles
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)17.42 miles
KING'S NYMPTON PARK (Grade II Listed)19.76 miles
NORTH DEVON20.17 miles
BEAFORD20.18 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Ilfracombe0.15 miles
Ilfracombe, EX34 9QE
Ilfracombe Convenience Store0.26 miles
1-2 High Street, Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9DF
Lidl Ilfracombe0.28 miles
Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8BS
Tesco Ilfracombe (Superstore)0.80 miles
Old Barnstaple Rd, Killicleave Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8PQ
Hele Bay Garage1.08 miles
Watermouth Road, Ilfracombe Devon EX34 9QY
Fresco’s Supermarket3.25 miles
Golden Coast Holiday Village, Woolacombe Nth Devon EX34 7HW
SPAR Woolacombe3.49 miles
Spar, Station Road, Devon, EX34 7AN
Nisa Local3.61 miles
Twitchen Park, Old Station Rd Morthoe, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 7ES
Seaside Stores3.62 miles
Combe Martin, Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0AW
Frescos Supermarket3.72 miles
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park, Woolacombe Devon EX34 7AH
Londis Woolacombe Food Store Ltd4.27 miles
West Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7BW
Combe Martin Supermarket4.66 miles
Evoco Garage, Victoria Street, Combe Martin Ilfracombe Devon EX34 0LZ
Londis The Knowle Garage & Post Office5.60 miles
Knowle, Braunton, EX33 2NA
Nisa J & J Wilson6.78 miles
Ruda Holiday Park, Croyde Bay, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1NP
Co-op Braunton6.94 miles
Braunton, EX33 2JL
Tesco Braunton (Superstore)7.30 miles
Vellator Way, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DU
Transport
Airport
Swansea Airport27.56 miles
Cardiff International Airport36.39 miles
Plymouth City Airport54.12 miles
Bus Stop
Infants School (NW)0.02 miles
Infants School (SE)0.03 miles
Tyrrell Hospital (S)0.08 miles
Tyrrell Hospital (N)0.08 miles
Princess Avenue (SW)0.13 miles
Princess Avenue (NE)0.13 miles
Marlborough Road (N)0.13 miles
Marlborough Road (S)0.14 miles
Garage (S)0.15 miles
Opposite Garage (N)0.15 miles
Fern Way (W)0.17 miles
Wilder Road Car Park (N)0.19 miles
Fairfield (SE)0.19 miles
Wilder Road Car Park (S)0.20 miles
The Memorial (N)0.20 miles
Queens Avenue (W)0.20 miles
Ferry Port
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing0.62 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing10.87 miles
Instow Ferry Landing10.95 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing13.36 miles
Lundy Island Ferry Landing23.35 miles
Minehead Harbour28.14 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal29.39 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal57.35 miles
Torpoint Ferry Terminal57.42 miles
Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage58.02 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal58.05 miles
Plymouth Ferry Terminal58.09 miles
Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing58.34 miles
Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing58.41 miles
Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing61.68 miles
Noss Mayo Ferry Landing61.81 miles
Railway Station
Barnstaple Rail Station9.44 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station13.72 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station15.64 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station18.71 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station20.86 miles
Eggesford Rail Station24.45 miles
Lapford Rail Station27.63 miles
Pyle Rail Station28.74 miles
Morchard Road Rail Station29.87 miles
Swansea Rail Station30.04 miles
Port Talbot Parkway Rail Station30.49 miles
Gowerton Rail Station30.86 miles
Sampford Courtenay Rail Station31.01 miles
Llantwit Major Rail Station31.09 miles
Baglan Rail Station31.36 miles
Copplestone Rail Station31.46 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (EX34 8J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment398
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
WESTMINSTER VILLAS (PARK LODGE)

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9NX		£451,000
2025-06-25
detached
freehold
14, SHAFTESBURY ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9LB		£235,000
2025-06-24
terraced
freehold
25A, BROOKDALE AVENUE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8DB		£200,000
2025-06-17
terraced
leasehold
8 (FLAT 2), HILLSBOROUGH TERRACE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9NR		£178,000
2025-06-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
10, CAMBRIDGE GROVE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9JZ		£225,000
2025-06-06
terraced
freehold
34, CAMBRIDGE GROVE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9JZ		£265,000
2025-06-06
terraced
freehold
18, GREENWAYS

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8DT		£124,000
2025-05-08
terraced
leasehold
24, WESTBOURNE GROVE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8DP		£230,000
2025-04-30
terraced
freehold
42, HIGH STREET

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9DA		£125,000
2025-04-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
COOMBE HILL (FLAT 2), HIGHFIELD ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9LH		£170,000
2025-04-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
26, WESTBOURNE GROVE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8DP		£110,000
2025-04-08
terraced
freehold
44, DOONE WAY

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8HS		£150,000
2025-03-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, CHURCH ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8BZ		£200,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
5, CHICHESTER CLOSE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8PW		£197,500
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
14 (FLAT 1), HILLSBOROUGH TERRACE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9NR		£167,500
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
5, THE LEES

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8RE		£200,000
2025-03-24
terraced
freehold
1, OSBORNE ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8DD		£235,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
1 (FLAT A), BROOKDALE AVENUE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8DB		£77,500
2025-03-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
51, SLADE ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8LQ		£212,500
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
5 (FLAT 3), MARINE PLACE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9AZ		£90,000
2025-02-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
LITTLE CRAIG, STATION ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8DE		£309,000
2025-01-31
detached
freehold
14, ST BRANNOCKS PARK ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8HU		£425,000
2025-01-17
semidetached
freehold
RUSCOT, MARLBOROUGH ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8PD		£305,000
2025-01-13
detached
freehold
9, CHURCH STREET

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8HA		£150,000
2025-01-03
otherPropertyType
freehold
127, THE SHIELDS

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8JX		£295,000
2024-12-20
semidetached (New)
freehold
43, DOONE WAY

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8HS		£235,000
2024-12-18
semidetached
freehold
114, THE SHIELDS

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8JX		£385,000
2024-12-12
detached (New)
freehold
102, THE SHIELDS

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8JX		£154,140
2024-11-08
semidetached (New)
freehold
100, THE SHIELDS

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8JX		£154,140
2024-11-08
semidetached (New)
freehold
LANTERN COURT (3), HILLSBOROUGH ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9FF		£212,500
2025-03-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, GREENCLOSE MEWS

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8FU		£240,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
WILDERSMOUTH COURT APARTMENTS (8), WILDER ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9GB		£200,000
2025-03-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
62, QUEENS AVENUE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9LS		£168,500
2025-02-25
terraced
freehold
ARRON COURT (FLAT 3), FORELAND VIEW

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8BP		£170,000
2025-02-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
6A, CHURCH STREET

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8HA		£225,000
2025-02-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
LANTERN COURT (36), HILLSBOROUGH ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9FF		£410,000
2025-02-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
1, RUPERTSWOOD TERRACE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9EW		£360,000
2025-02-06
terraced
freehold
CHADFIELD HOUSE, 8 (FLAT 2), AVENUE ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9AT		£134,500
2025-02-06
flatmaisonette
leasehold
43 (FLAT 5), FORE STREET

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9DJ		£330,000
2025-01-29
semidetached
freehold
5, HIGHFIELD ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9LZ		£152,300
2025-01-17
terraced
freehold
1, THE MEWS

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9NR		£235,000
2025-01-10
terraced
freehold
LANTERN COURT (7), HILLSBOROUGH ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9FF		£220,000
2024-11-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
2, ST BRANNOCKS ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8EG		£215,000
2024-09-20
terraced
freehold
THE BATH HOUSE HOTEL, RUNNACLEAVE ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8AR		£500,000
2024-05-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
ARRON COURT (FLAT 1B), FORELAND VIEW

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8BP		£130,250
2024-05-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
HALSTON, CASTLE HILL

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9HX		£225,000
2025-01-28
terraced
freehold
7, BURROW ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8JD		£267,500
2025-01-24
terraced
freehold
5, BURROW ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8JD		£155,000
2025-01-20
terraced
freehold
2 (FLAT 3), ADELAIDE TERRACE

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 9JR		£190,500
2025-01-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
13, GREENCLOSE ROAD

ILFRACOMBE
DEVON
EX34 8BT		£205,000
2025-01-15
terraced
freehold
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