EX23 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Jacobstow in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Poundstock ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, EX23 0BN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, up 65.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX23 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00095835 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX23 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX23 0BN.
168
49
£ 41,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX23 0BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
EX23 0BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 65.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX23 0BN. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Detached
£ 278,500
6 sales · Mean £ 278,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
EX23 0BN has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Jacobstow Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Wainhouse Country Store & Post Office1.0 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Middle Southcott0.3 km
- Middle Southcott0.3 km
- Tobarn0.5 km
- Tobarn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EX230BN · Data under Open Government Licence