Braunton vs Ilfracombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ilfracombe wins on house prices with a 47% gap. For families, Braunton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Braunton
£443,055
Ilfracombe
£301,663
Crime Rate
Braunton
N/A
Ilfracombe
117.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Braunton
100.0%
Ilfracombe
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Braunton
205.3
Ilfracombe
204.4
EPC Rating
Braunton
67.3
Ilfracombe
67.3
Median Income
Braunton
£27,065
Ilfracombe
£27,065
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £301,663, Ilfracombe undercuts Braunton (£443,055) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Braunton is a flat at £307,571, while in Ilfracombe it is a flat at £194,281.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 58% pricier in Braunton (£307,571 vs £194,281).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Braunton prices grew faster — 47% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Braunton and Ilfracombe at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 4 schools in Braunton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ilfracombe, which has 3 schools, the figure is 0%.
Braunton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ilfracombe School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Braunton | Ilfracombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Braunton averages 205.3 Mbps – ahead of Ilfracombe's 204.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.5% of premises in Braunton and 92.9% in Ilfracombe. Gigabit availability stands at 31.1% in Braunton and 30.7% in Ilfracombe.
Braunton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (205 vs 204 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Braunton, scoring 67.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Ilfracombe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Braunton and £1,401 in Ilfracombe. 52.7% of homes in Braunton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.7% in Ilfracombe.
Braunton has more energy-efficient housing — 52.7% reach band C or above, vs 52.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,065 in Braunton and £27,065 in Ilfracombe. The median age is 48.3 in Braunton and 48.3 in Ilfracombe. Employment rates stand at 55% in Braunton and 55% in Ilfracombe. Owner-occupancy is 67.3% in Braunton versus 67.3% in Ilfracombe. Braunton has a population of 6,610 and Ilfracombe has 9,199.
| Indicator | Braunton | Ilfracombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,610 | 9,199 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,065 | £27,065 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.5% | 28.5% |
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