Higher Slade, Ilfracombe
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX34 8LJ, EX34 8LH.
At a glance
6 property sales on Higher Slade, Ilfracombe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 4 Jan 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £339,400.
House prices on Higher Slade compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Higher Slade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £339,400 | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £250,000 | 22 Jul 2022 |
Sold prices on Higher Slade
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Cottage, 6C, Higher Slade EX34 8LH | 4 Jan 2024 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Haverstock Cottage, Higher Slade EX34 8LJ | 19 Dec 2023 | £455,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Dove Cote Cottage, 6A, Higher Slade EX34 8LH | 22 Jul 2022 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Avalon, Higher Slade EX34 8LJ | 18 Jul 2018 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Valley View, Higher Slade EX34 8LJ | 28 Oct 2016 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Sunny Bank, Higher Slade EX34 8LJ | 4 Aug 2016 | £317,000 | 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 Higher Slade
Crime
47 crimes were reported within about a mile of Higher Slade 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).
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Higher Slade 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 Higher Slade
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School 207 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 326 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 1,016 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 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
- Saltmer Close (opp, Higher Slade Road) 1 min walk
- Saltmer Close (SW-bound, Higher Slade Road) 1 min walk
- Old Post Office (NE-bound, Slade Road) 3 min walk
- Old Post Office (opp) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Combe Coastal Practice
St. Brannocks Road, Ilfracombe · 0.8 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 5 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 | 81.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 694 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,531 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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