Ilfracombe West
Ward in North Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 51.193, -4.146 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 50 45 |
| Dialling code: | 01271 (Barnstaple) |
Ilfracombe West sits on the western side of the compact seaside town of Ilfracombe on the North Devon coast of Devon, looking out over the Bristol Channel. The ward is defined by steep, wooded slopes and rows of Victorian terraces that reflect its 19th‑century seaside development; nearby attractions such as the Victorian Tunnels Beaches, the distinctive modern sculpture Verity and the Landmark Theatre give the area a mix of historic charm and contemporary cultural interest.
Historically rooted in fishing and maritime trade, the local economy now leans heavily on tourism, hospitality and local services, with pronounced seasonal swings and ongoing regeneration efforts by the district and community groups. Socially it combines long‑standing local families and an older demographic with a steady flow of visitors and new residents, making it a neighbourhood where conservation, community projects and economic renewal are frequent topics of local debate.
Postcode districts covering Ilfracombe West
Most populated places nearby
- Barnstaple 8.7 miles14 km
- Bideford 12.4 miles20 km
- Ilfracombe 1.2 miles2 km
Neighbouring places
- Ilfracombe Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Ilfracombe East Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Chambercombe Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Mortehoe Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Woolacombe Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- West Down Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Bittadon Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Berrynarbor Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Georgeham Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Braunton East Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Combe Martin Built-up area 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Marwood Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
Example postcodes in Ilfracombe West
EX34 8EB, EX34 8HY, EX34 8HT, EX34 8HJ, EX34 8JT, EX34 8DL, EX34 8JX, EX34 8LG, EX34 8PF … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 37.4 miles60.2 km
- Exeter International Airport 44.9 miles72.3 km
- Barnstaple Railway Station 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Killington Lane Railway Dtation 10.5 miles16.8 km
Hotels near Ilfracombe West Ad
- Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Watersmeet Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Woolacombe Bay Hotel 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Darnley Hotel 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Sandy Cove Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Croyde Bay Hotel Or Self Catering 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness 4 6.1 miles9.7 km
- The Grand Harbour Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Trimstone Manor Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Royal Britannia 1.8 miles2.9 km
Local points of interest
- Putsborough Beach Beach 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Saunton Sands Beach 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Braunton Burrows Hill 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 17.4 miles28 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 18.2 miles29.3 km