Mill Head Ilfracombe, North Devon
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (EX34), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27500447.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 2).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are 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 15.6 km (9.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Cow Green Garden, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Combe Coastal Practice, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 144 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1); Flat (1). Built: before 1900 (5); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 A (71% of about 1,000 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: 13.
- 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
- 1 AND 2, ALBERT PLACE, grade II
- 2-5 COBURG TERRACE, grade II
- 26 WATERLOO TERRACE, grade II
- 27 AND 28 WATERLOO TERRACE, grade II
- 27A WATERLOO TERRACE, grade II
- 54, FORE STREET, grade II
- 56 AND 56A, FORE STREET, grade II
- 57, FORE STREET, grade II
- 58 AND 59, FORE STREET, grade II
- 60 AND 61, FORE STREET, grade II
- 63, FORE STREET, grade II
- RAILINGS TO RAISED APPROACH TO NUMBERS 2-5 COBURG TERRACE, grade II
- RAILINGS TO RAISED APPROACH TO NUMBERS 26,27,27A AND 28 WATERLOO TERRACE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Crescent House Hotel, 46-48 Fore Street ILFRACOMBE EX34 9DN: up to 7 homes, pending decision (80 m)
- Former Montebello Hotel, Fore Street, , , Ilfracombe, EX34 9DJ: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- 6-9 Market Square, Market Street Ilfracombe EX34 9AX: up to 5 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- 6-7 Market Street, (Former Marlborough Guest House), , , Ilfracombe, EX34 9AY: up to 13 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Former Wellington Laundry, Regents Place, , , ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9AA: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Golden Coast Amusements, Wilder Road ILFRACOMBE EX34 9AE: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Lloyds Bank, 108 & 109 High Street, , , Ilfracombe, EX34 9ET: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- The Bath House Hotel, Runnacleave Road, , , Ilfracombe, EX34 8AR: up to 9 homes, permissioned (540 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 11 homes the Environment Agency counts, 5 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 5 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX34 9DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX34 9BQ | zone 3 | 6 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| EX34 9FD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 7 m and 13 m above sea level (11 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX34 9BQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX34 9DZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX34 9FD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St James' Place Gardens Ilfracombe | 90 m |
| Ferry terminal | Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oxford Grove Car Park | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 57.9 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Combe Coastal Practice | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marlborough Dental Centre | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ilfracombe Hospital | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Braunton Police | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Ilfracombe | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cow Green Garden 1,840 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Jubilee Gardens 1.1 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brimlands Playing Field 8.8 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,780 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of Saint Philip and St James, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m north-east. 126 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 Saint Philip and St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m north-east |
| The Quay From Royal Britannia Hotel on West to Pier Hotel on East Including Old Quay Head | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m east |
| St Nicholas' Chapel and Lighthouse | Listed building, Grade I | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Parish Church of Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hillsborough Promontory Fort | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Hill | Hill | 210 m north-east |
| Capstone Point | Headland | 280 m north-west |
| Wildersmouth Beach | Beach | 280 m north-west |
| Chambercombe Woods | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Borough Valley | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is 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 | 400 m (0.2 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 |
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 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 Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 650 m (0.4 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 Olive Branch Guest House EX34 9DJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 30 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Giovanni And Luca's Italian Restaurant EX34 9AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Belle's Place EX34 9BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Coastal Cooking EX34 9DJ | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Lucia's Kitchen Pantry EX34 9ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| The Restaurant 71 EX34 9ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2008 |
| The Terrace Tapas And Wine Bar EX34 9ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2024 |
| George and Dragon EX34 9ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| No. 28 The Cookery Ltd EX34 9BH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Stacc EX34 9BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Curiosity Cottage EX34 9BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Rocky Cove B&B EX34 9BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Fudgies EX34 9BH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Santiago's EX34 9BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Blacksands Kitchen, Bar and Garden EX34 9BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (22); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (18); On or near Arcade Road (18); On or near Nightclub (17); On or near Broad Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 52% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 32% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Albert Court · Gilbert Grove · Ropery Road · Portland Street · Lawn Place · St James's Place · Sommers' Crescent · St James Place · Rupertswood Terrace · Fore Street · Montpelier Mews · Montpelier 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.