EX23 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Kents in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Poundstock ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, EX23 0BU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX23 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00095834 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX23 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX23 0BU.
346
49
£ 41,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX23 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX23 0BU. The average age is 49.2. 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
Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
school Local Schools
Jacobstow Community Academy
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Tobarn0.1 km
- Tobarn0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX230BU · Data under Open Government Licence