EX23 8HA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lea Way, 0.3km from Hollabury in Bude. Administratively it sits within Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX23, EX23 8HA offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX23 8HA are sourced from Output Area E00095757 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEA WAY, EX23 8HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA WAY, EX23 8HA.
270
54
£ 36,500 /yr
34%
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 8HA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £535k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £535k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX23 8HA. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 527,500
6 sales · Mean £ 493,325
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX23 8HA has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors
Bude Primary Academy - Infants
Budehaven Community School
Stratton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Carriers Inn0.9 km
- The Globe Hotel0.9 km
- Bar 350.8 km
- Bude Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Kitchen Premier Inn1.0 km
- La Bocca0.9 km
- Splash Leisure Pool0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Sweet P Confectionary1.0 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Funky Chicken0.9 km
- Silver River Cornwall0.9 km
- Tiandi0.9 km
- Bude Spice0.8 km
- Chungs0.6 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Grape Tree0.9 km
- Lansdown Bakery0.8 km
- Lansdown Dairy0.8 km
- Moores Butchers0.8 km
- Pengenna Pasties0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bude Hotel LTD0.9 km
- The Bude Haven Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Fosters Way0.2 km
- West Fairholme Road0.3 km
- West Fairholme Road0.3 km
- Flexbury Park Road0.4 km
- Flexbury Park Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX238HA · Data under Open Government Licence