Area Analysis Cornwall, South West

EX23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX23 postcode area.

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Population

16,727

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 34,767 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

EX23 is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £354k. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.

home £354,892 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX23 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 674 active and 144 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EX23 (20%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (19%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX23 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in EX23 are around £354k, down 2.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across EX23 at 123 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EX23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences855
Anti-social behaviour278
Shoplifting225
Criminal damage and arson193
Other theft168

school Local Schools

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Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School

Good139 pupils
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Stratton Primary School

Good366 pupils
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Budehaven Community School

Good1215 pupils
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Marhamchurch CofE Academy

Good144 pupils
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Bude Primary Academy - Infants

Requires Improvement150 pupils
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Bude Primary Academy - Juniors

Requires Improvement268 pupils
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Jacobstow Community Academy

Inadequate
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St Mark's CofE Academy

Outstanding

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Elements Bude
  • Kerenza Hotel Cornwall
  • Atlantic House Hotel
  • Bude Hotel LTD
  • OA Surf Club
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Spar
  • Cornish Coasts
  • Crackington Village Shop Ltd
  • KT's Kitchen
  • Lansdown Bakery
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • North Coast Wine Lounge
  • Bar 35
  • Bencoolen Inn
  • Bude Social Club
  • Crooklets Inn
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Grumpy's Pasty's
  • Noahs
  • Scoop
  • Tamar Lake Cafe
  • Kick Start Cafe
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food
  • Co-Op
  • Lidl
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Beautiful And The Feast
  • Bude Spice
  • Franky Knuckles Pizza
  • Chungs
  • Funky Chicken
  • + 9 more