Armada Close Ilfracombe, North Devon
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX34), about 40 m long. USRN 27507590.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £295,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Devon costs £2,642 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 15.5 km (9.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Gardens, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Combe Coastal Practice, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 622 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £355,000 | £345,000 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £332,500 | £300,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | £285,000 | £230,000 | £325,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 7 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 12 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2023 | 5 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2023 | 3 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £365,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2022 | 12 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 5 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £365,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2021 | 11 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £230,000 | New build. |
| 2 Oct 2020 | 9 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £235,000 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 2020 | 8 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £230,000 | New build. |
| 5 Aug 2020 | 5 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £285,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jul 2020 | 12 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £230,000 | New build. |
| 17 Jul 2020 | 10 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £230,000 | New build. |
| 7 Jul 2020 | 7 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £230,000 | New build. |
| 7 May 2020 | 2 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £285,000 | New build. |
| 29 Apr 2020 | 6 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £285,000 | New build. |
| 27 Apr 2020 | 3 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £285,000 | New build. |
| 21 Apr 2020 | 4 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £285,000 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2020 | 1 EX34 8FR | Terraced | £325,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 2017 (12).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,642 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,761 | £2,055 | £2,349 | £2,642 | £3,229 | £3,817 | £4,404 | £5,284 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (46% of about 1,640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ilfracombe (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 47, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 8 AND 9, NORTHFIELD ROAD, grade II
- NORTHFIELD HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Lloyds Bank, 108 & 109 High Street, , , Ilfracombe, EX34 9ET: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- The Bath House Hotel, Runnacleave Road, , , Ilfracombe, EX34 8AR: up to 9 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Former Wellington Laundry, Regents Place, , , ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9AA: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (130 m)
- 36 Greenclose Road, (Ground Floor), Bengal Spice, , Ilfracombe, EX34 8BT: up to 5 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Golden Coast Amusements, Wilder Road ILFRACOMBE EX34 9AE: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- 6-9 Market Square, Market Street Ilfracombe EX34 9AX: up to 5 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 6-7 Market Street, (Former Marlborough Guest House), , , Ilfracombe, EX34 9AY: up to 13 homes, permissioned (250 m)
- Former Montebello Hotel, Fore Street, , , Ilfracombe, EX34 9DJ: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX34 8FR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX34 8AL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 24 m and 26 m above sea level (25 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX34 8AL | 98% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX34 8FR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.5 km (9.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Opposite Garage Ilfracombe | 120 m |
| Ferry terminal | Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wilder Road Car Park | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 58.4 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Combe Coastal Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Torrs Park Dental Practice | 280 m |
| Hospital | Ilfracombe Hospital | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Braunton Police | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Ilfracombe | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Gardens 1.1 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oxford Park Garden 870 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,440 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade I), 360 m south-west. 125 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 360 m south-west |
| Parish Church of Saint Philip and St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| The Quay From Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) east |
| St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse | Listed building, Grade I | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Hillsborough Promontory Fort | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnels Beaches | Beach | 290 m north-west |
| Wildersmouth Beach | Beach | 390 m north-east |
| Capstone Hill | Hill | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Cairn Woodland | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Borough Valley | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 13 |
5 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Devon: see them on the North Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJJ Service Station EX34 9NH | Retailers - other | 70 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Jun 2025 |
| The Cabin EX34 9NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| The Dragons Lair Cafe EX34 9QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Grosvenor House EX34 9AD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Snug & Hyde EX34 9DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Nov 2022 |
| The HydeOut Kitchen EX34 9DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Emperor's Court EX34 9ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Pizza Time EX34 9NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Dice and a Slice EX34 9AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Queens EX34 9ET | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Lidl EX34 8BS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2010 |
| Palm Court B&B EX34 9AS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 4 Good | 4 Oct 2023 |
| The Proper Marmalade Company EX34 9AS | Manufacturers/packers | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Gurka Bar and Oriental Restaurant EX34 9AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel EX34 8AR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 |
| Shoplifting | 118 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 |
| Public order | 45 |
| Other theft | 26 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (181); On or near Victoria Road (118); On or near Petrol Station (40); On or near Meridian Place (39); On or near Riversdale Avenue (37).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 60% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 34% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Northfield Road · Northfield Terrace · Friendship Lane · Fortescue Road · Cross Park · Tarry Lane · Greenclose Road · Regent Place · Wilder Road · Bath Place · Barns Passage · Belvedere Road
All the streets in EX34 and across North Devon.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.