Hillside Road Hele, North Devon
26 addresses across 5 postcodes (EX34), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27500426.
- Sales: 39 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £190,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 9, E: 3, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; Band D in North Devon costs £2,642 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 4% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 15.1 km (9.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 55 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Combe Coastal Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 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 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £200,000 | £180,000 | £220,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £263,000 | £263,000 | £263,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| 2012 | 2 | £149,975 | £149,950 | £150,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £120,000 | £105,000 | £135,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £141,000 | £112,000 | £170,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £150,000 | £109,000 | £166,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | 12 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 16 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2024 | 7 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2023 | 15 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £177,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2021 | 7 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2020 | 16 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2020 | 3 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2020 | 17 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2018 | 10 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | BELLA VISTA EX34 9QS | Detached | £263,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2014 | 14 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £122,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2012 | 4 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £149,950 | |
| 12 Oct 2012 | 11 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2011 | 7 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2011 | 3 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 15 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2008 | 15 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2007 | 14 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2007 | 3 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £166,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2007 | 16 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £109,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2005 | 3 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2004 | 15 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 17 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2002 | VAL DE RIO EX34 9QF | Terraced | £112,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2002 | 6 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 4 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2002 | 3 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 17 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 2 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £57,750 | |
| 19 May 2000 | 4 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £63,500 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 11 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £49,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1998 | 4 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £50,750 | |
| 20 Mar 1998 | 9 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 18 Jul 1997 | 11 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 3 Jul 1996 | 8 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £28,200 | |
| 30 Jan 1996 | 11 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £16,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1995 | 7 EX34 9QS | Terraced | £28,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 16 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £27,000 | |
| 26 May 1995 | 13 EX34 9QT | Terraced | £35,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (2); Flat (2). Built: before 1900 (11); 1900-1929 (4); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 590 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Chambercombe Bakery, Chambercombe Road, , , Ilfracombe, EX34 9PH: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 3 December 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 24 m and 55 m above sea level (40 m on average); the ground rises about 31 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX34 9QF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX34 9QN | 100% | 4% | 4% | 0% |
| EX34 9QS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX34 9QT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX34 9QX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.1 km (9.4 miles) |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hillside Chambercombe | 130 m |
| Ferry terminal | Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Oxford Grove Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 57 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Combe Coastal Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Marlborough Dental Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Ilfracombe Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Braunton Police | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Ilfracombe | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,180 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brimlands Playing Field 8.8 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crofts Lea Allotments 1.2 ha | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hillsborough Promontory Fort, a scheduled monument, 340 m north. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Promontory Fort | Scheduled monument | 340 m north |
| Chambercombe Manor With Attached Yard Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Beara Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse | Listed building, Grade I | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Quay From Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rapparee Cove | Tidal water | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Broadstrand Beach | Beach | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Chambercombe Woods | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Lantern Hill | Hill | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Sterridge Valley | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.4 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 26 |
20 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 900 m (0.6 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 |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Porthole (prep kitchen) EX34 9RA | Manufacturers/packers | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Blackingstone Ltd EX34 9RA | Distributors/Transporters | 100 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Cork & Vine Company EX34 9RA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Ilfracombe Rugby Club EX34 9QQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2012 |
| Pinehurst Residential Care Home EX34 9QN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Varley House EX34 9QW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2011 |
| Hele Cornmill And Tea Rooms EX34 9QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
| The Towers Guesthouse EX34 9QN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2010 |
| Hele Bay Service Station EX34 9QY | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| The Bay Cafe EX34 9QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Ilfracombe Swimming Pool EX34 9QG | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Larkstone Cafe Bar EX34 9QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Corn Mill Close (3); On or near Hillside Road (2); On or near Foxbeare Road (1); On or near Witheridge Place (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, flat (lodged 19 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- EX34 9QS: 11 addresses
- EX34 9QT: 8 addresses
- EX34 9QF: 4 addresses
- EX34 9QN: 2 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- EX34 9QX: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hillsborough Park Road · Dovedale Close · Witheridge Place · Foxbeare Road · Corn Mill Close · Chambercombe Park Road · Chambercombe Lane · Beach Road · Weld Park Avenue
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.