Is EX23 0BD a safe place to live?

Yes, EX23 0BD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of EX23 0BD?

The population for the EX23 0BD area is approximately 318 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

EX23 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX23 0BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

318

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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7/10

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2/10

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5/10

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4/10

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5/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX23 0BD spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX23 0BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wainhouse Corner in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Camelford & Boscastle ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, EX23 0BD represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX23 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00095806 (shared with 18 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 0BD. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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EX23 0BD has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

Criminal damage and arson2

Other theft1

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Wainhouse Country Store & Post Office0.3 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

Tregenna Close0.2 km
Tregenna Close0.2 km
Garage0.3 km
Garage0.3 km