Property investment stats for Ilfracombe, South West
A complete guide to property investment in Ilfracombe.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Ilfracombe offers a picturesque setting for property investors, with a market that has seen capital growth of 11.2% over three years and an annualised growth of 3.6%. The area’s average rental yield of 3.3% is modest, but the top postcode district can achieve yields up to 4.0%, which is worth noting for those seeking higher returns. Affordability is a plus here, with a price-to-income ratio of 4.9 and a rent-to-income ratio of 18.1%, making Ilfracombe accessible to a broad range of tenants and buyers.
Liquidity is reasonable, with annual sales at 134 and properties typically spending 94 days on the market – not the fastest, but steady enough for most investors. The median price per square foot is £240 per sq ft, and there’s a median discount of £6,000 (the typical achieved discount) on sales, suggesting room for negotiation. The rental market is dominated by private lets, sitting in the 92nd percentile nationally, which shapes both demand and competition.
Key investment stats for Ilfracombe
Median price per sq ft
£240 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.3%
Capital growth (1y)
1.3%
Sales in past year
134
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Ilfracombe
Live prices in Ilfracombe, South West
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£280,000
25% of properties below...
£199,950
75% of properties below...
£392,500
Most expensive property
£1,500,000
Live listings
262
Median days on market
94
Should you invest in Ilfracombe?
Opportunities
- The top postcode district offers rental yields of 4.0%, which stand out compared to the area average.
- There is scope for negotiation, as properties are achieving a median discount of £6,000 (the typical achieved discount) off asking prices.
- The price-to-income ratio of 4.9 keeps the market accessible for first-time buyers and renters, supporting steady demand.
Risks
- The average rental yield of 3.3% is not especially high, so investors focused on income may want to target specific districts.
- The market's 94 days on the market means sales can take time, so liquidity is not instant.
- The area has a high proportion of single occupier households (97th percentile), which could mean higher tenant turnover.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Ilfracombe’s property market should remain stable, buoyed by its annualised growth of 3.6% and consistent demand from renters. The capital growth of 1.3% over the past year is steady, if unspectacular, suggesting a market that rewards patient investors.
Affordability metrics are attractive, and with a high proportion of private renters, the local rental market is likely to stay active. Investors should keep in mind the relatively slow sales pace, but the ability to negotiate on price offers a silver lining. All told, Ilfracombe presents a balanced picture: not a market for thrill-seekers, but a solid bet for those seeking gentle, reliable returns.
Property market trends in Ilfracombe
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Ilfracombe
Investment properties in Ilfracombe, South West
£260,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
Broad Park Crescent, Ilfracombe, De...
£199,500 - Guide Price
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Lantern Court, Hillsborough Road, I...
£210,000
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
St. James Place, Ilfracombe, Devon
£599,950 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached house for sale
4 Portland Park, Ilfracombe
£1,250,000 - Offers in Excess of
11 bedroom detached house for sale
Ilfracombe
£165,000
3 bedroom apartment for sale
The Baycomber, High Street, Ilfraco...
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Buyer's market
Discounts of several percent are typical, providing scope for investors to improve yield.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £6,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,500 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 3.2%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.8%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.6%
Best places to invest in Ilfracombe
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
Data sources
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.