Dovedale Close, Ilfracombe
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX34 9RF.
At a glance
5 property sales on Dovedale Close, Ilfracombe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 19 Jul 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £202,500. Average sale prices rose from £225,000 in 2020 to £233,750 in 2024 (+4%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Dovedale Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Dovedale Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX34 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £202,500 | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £193,750 | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 | 5 Jun 2020 |
Sold prices on Dovedale Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Dovedale Close EX34 9RF | 19 Jul 2024 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Lupin Cottage, 4, Dovedale Close EX34 9RF | 6 Jun 2024 | £227,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Dovedale Close EX34 9RF | 5 Jun 2020 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Forget-Me-Not Cottage, 4A, Dovedale Close EX34 9RF | 26 Mar 2020 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Dovedale Close EX34 9RF | 13 Feb 2020 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Esperanza, 11, Dovedale Close EX34 9RF | 29 Nov 2017 | £262,750 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Dovedale Close
Crime
52 crimes were reported within about a mile of Dovedale Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Dovedale Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth Flood alert area
- Barnstaple, Braunton, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin area Flood alert area
- North Devon coastal communities, including Westward Ho! and Combe Martin Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Dovedale Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 1,016 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 326 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School 207 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School 69 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Hillside (opp, Hillsborough Road) 3 min walk
- Rugby Club (E-bound, Hillsborough Road) 4 min walk
- Hele Bay Hotel (opp, Watermouth Road) 4 min walk
- Hele Bay Hotel (SW-bound, Watermouth Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Combe Coastal Practice
St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 515 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,179 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in EX34
- Marlborough Road£233k
- High Street£113k
- Beach Road£645k
- Torrs Park£115k
- Hillsborough Road£190k
- Chambercombe Road£184k
- King Street£267k
- Wilder Road£167k
- High Street£208k
- St Brannocks Road£288k
- The Shields£277k
- Doone Way£243k