Larkstone Crescent, Ilfracombe
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX34 9PJ, EX34 9FP.
At a glance
15 property sales on Larkstone Crescent, Ilfracombe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 22 Aug 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £224,883. Average sale prices rose from £177,475 in 2016 to £229,000 in 2024 (+29%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Larkstone Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Larkstone Crescent 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 | 9 | £224,883 | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Flat | 3 | £128,333 | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £252,500 | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £315,000 | 1 Dec 2022 |
Sold prices on Larkstone Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 22 Aug 2024 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 19 Aug 2024 | £268,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Oceanside, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9FP | 23 Jun 2023 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Beechcroft, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 1 Dec 2022 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 29 Mar 2022 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 3, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 27 Sep 2021 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Gainsboro, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 24 Sep 2021 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 2 Feb 2021 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 5 Nov 2020 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 2 Apr 2020 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 3, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 18 Dec 2019 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 10 Jun 2019 | £186,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 3, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 26 Oct 2017 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 22 Sep 2016 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Brambles, Larkstone Crescent EX34 9PJ | 9 May 2016 | £189,950 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Larkstone Crescent | £240,000 (Feb 2021) → £268,000 (Aug 2024) | +12% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 3, 3, Larkstone Crescent | £120,000 (Oct 2017) → £120,000 (Dec 2019) → £145,000 (Sep 2021) | +21% over 4 yrs |
| 11, Larkstone Crescent | £165,000 (Sep 2016) → £186,000 (Jun 2019) | +13% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Larkstone Crescent
Crime
124 crimes were reported within about a mile of Larkstone Crescent in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 42 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Larkstone Crescent 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 Larkstone Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 1,016 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 326 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School 207 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School 69 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 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
- Olde Thatched Inn (W-bound, Hillsborough Road) 1 min walk
- Combe Park (N-bound, New Barnstaple Road) 1 min walk
- Combe Park (S-bound, New Barnstaple Road) 1 min walk
- Olde Thatched Inn (NE-bound, Hillsborough Road) 2 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 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 31.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 567 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,161 |
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