Living in Ilfracombe: Liveability Score 32/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for Ilfracombe is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 59/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 24/100 versus a median of 88/100.
Of the 4 places sharing the EX34 postcode district, Ilfracombe scores lowest. On lifestyle specifically, Ilfracombe sits 9 points above the EX34 district figure of 50/100. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see EX34 postcode district.
Settlement area
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £235,000 | 71 |
| Detached | £360,000 | 21 |
| Terraced | £216,250 | 30 |
| Flat / Maisonette | £147,000 | 15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ilfracombe a nice place to live?
Ilfracombe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ilfracombe is 32/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Ilfracombe?
Crime levels in Ilfracombe are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 1,378 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Ilfracombe?
The current median house price in Ilfracombe is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,000, terraced £216,250, flat £147,000. There were 71 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
Ilfracombe in context
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