Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MARINE DRIVE, EX23 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE DRIVE, EX23 0AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

329

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX23 0AQ combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£722k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX23 0AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marine Drive, 0.1km from Widemouth in Widemouth Bay. Administratively it sits within Poundstock ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX23, EX23 0AQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £722k, up 7.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX23 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00095707 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX23 0AQ. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 695,000

5 sales · Mean £ 713,400

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

EX23 0AQ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Beach House Wet Fish Shop0.8 km
  • Widemouth Bay Caravan Park Shop1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Widemouth Manor Hotel1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Black Rock Cafe0.3 km
  • Gerrys Beach Hut0.8 km
  • The Bay View Inn0.7 km
  • The Break Bar0.8 km
  • Widemouth Bay Cafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Junction Leverlake Road0.1 km
  • Junction Leverlake Road0.1 km
  • Toilets0.3 km
  • Toilets0.3 km