Welcome to Ilfracombe
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Ilfracombe is a seaside resort and civil parish on the North Devon coast, England, with a small harbour surrounded by cliffs. The parish stretches along the coast from the 'Coastguard Cottages' in Hele Bay toward the east and 4 miles (6 km) along the Torrs to Lee Bay toward the west. The resort is hilly and the highest point within the parish boundary is 'Hore Down Gate', 2 miles (3 km) inland and 860 feet (270 m) above sea level. The landmark of Hillsborough Hill dominates the harbour and the site of an Iron Age fortified settlement. In the built environment, the architectural-award-winning Landmark Theatre is either loved or hated for its unusual double-conical design. The 13th century parish church, Holy Trinity, and the St Nicholas's Chapel (a lighthouse) on Lantern Hill, have been joined by Damien Hirst's statue of Verity as points of interest.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,293 hectares |
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Population |
11,037 (2021) |
Density |
481 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.4 |
Ward |
Ilfracombe East |
District |
North Devon |
Postcodes |
EX34 |
ONS ID |
E04003095 |
Council
Contact details for Ilfracombe Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Ilfracombe Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ilfracombe Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Ilfracombe Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Ilfracombe Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ilfracombe Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by North Devon Council
New seafront play area opens in Ilfracombe
Published: 28th Mar 2024
Hosted and licensed by North Devon Gazette
Ahoy! Ilfracombe's new pirate-themed play area officially opened
Published: 28th Mar 2024
Hosted and licensed by BBC
Devon street marshals to stay after positive impact
Published: 8th Mar 2024