Fore Street, Ilfracombe
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX34 9DJ, EX34 9ED, EX34 9DW.
At a glance
37 property sales on Fore Street, Ilfracombe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £108,667. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £150,381. Average sale prices fell from £123,750 in 2016 to £108,667 in 2026 (-12%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 59% below the Ilfracombe average of £264,328 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Fore Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX34 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 21 | £150,381 | 8 May 2026 |
| Terraced | 16 | £222,656 | 29 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Fore Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 29 May 2026 | £131,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 8 May 2026 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Harbours End, 76, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 9 Jan 2026 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 43, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 6 Nov 2025 | £85,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 43, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 6 Nov 2025 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 79, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 2 Sep 2025 | £305,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 43, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 22 Aug 2025 | £90,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 43, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 22 Aug 2025 | £90,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 43, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 22 Aug 2025 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 29 Jan 2025 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25A, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 1 Nov 2024 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Relish Bar And Bistro, 10 - 11, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 11 Oct 2024 | £433,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 20, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 5 Jun 2024 | £162,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 18 Mar 2024 | £328,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 72, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 15 Mar 2024 | £137,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Clifton House, Fore Street EX34 9DW | 8 Mar 2024 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Quayhole Cafe, 17, Fore Street EX34 9EE | 1 Nov 2023 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Claremont, 13, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 20 Jun 2023 | £181,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 5 Jun 2023 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Seraph Cottage, 78, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 14 Mar 2023 | £198,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Harcourt Hotel, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 15 Feb 2023 | £569,999 | Other | Freehold |
| 12A, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 7 Feb 2023 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 72, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 22 Aug 2022 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 61, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 24 Jun 2022 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 13 May 2022 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 72, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 29 Mar 2022 | £99,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 72, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 14 Mar 2022 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 72, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 14 Mar 2022 | £110,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 39, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 25 Feb 2022 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Claremont, 13, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 30 Nov 2021 | £170,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 19, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 15 Sep 2021 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 7 May 2021 | £185,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 75, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 24 Feb 2021 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Apartment 4, 52, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 16 Dec 2020 | £196,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 22 Jun 2020 | £214,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 27 Sep 2019 | £256,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Second Floor Flat, 52, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 24 Sep 2019 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| First Floor Flat, 52, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 19 Jul 2019 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Clifton House, Fore Street EX34 9DW | 11 Dec 2018 | £172,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Sommers Apartments, 46, Fore Street EX34 9DN | 28 Nov 2018 | £245,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Habit, 46 - 48, Fore Street EX34 9DN | 28 Nov 2018 | £450,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 52, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 27 Sep 2018 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 73, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 21 Aug 2018 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 25 Jun 2018 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 72, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 5 Sep 2017 | £90,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 61, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 6 Jan 2017 | £226,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Cherub, 78, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 30 Nov 2016 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Fore Street EX34 9DJ | 21 Sep 2016 | £55,500 | Other | Freehold |
| Seraph, 78, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 12 Sep 2016 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Claremont, 13, Fore Street EX34 9ED | 31 May 2016 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 4, 72, Fore Street | £90,000 (Sep 2017) → £137,000 (Mar 2024) | +52% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 8, Clifton House, Fore Street | £105,000 (Apr 2016) → £215,000 (Mar 2024) | +105% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 1, Claremont, 13, Fore Street | £95,000 (May 2016) → £181,000 (Jun 2023) | +91% over 7 yrs |
| 61, Fore Street | £226,000 (Jan 2017) → £280,000 (Jun 2022) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 7, Fore Street | £214,000 (Jun 2020) → £285,000 (May 2022) | +33% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Fore Street
Crime
126 crimes were reported within about a mile of Fore Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 20 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Fore Street is in or near 4 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
- North Devon coast at Ilfracombe 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 Fore Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 326 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School 207 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 1,016 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 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
- St James' Place Gardens (NE-bound, St James's Place) 1 min walk
- Castle Hill (E-bound, Portland Street) 2 min walk
- Castle Hill (W-bound, Portland Street) 2 min walk
- Ropery Road (W-bound, Ropery Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Combe Coastal Practice
St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe · 0.5 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 1 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 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 1 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 35.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 54.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 735 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,474 |
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