Is EX23 0BL a safe place to live?

Yes, EX23 0BL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of EX23 0BL?

The population for the EX23 0BL area is approximately 168 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

EX23 0BL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

168

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /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: EX23 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10

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6/10

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2/10

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5/10

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5/10

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3/10

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2/10

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7/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX23 0BL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX23 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Wainhouse Corner in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Poundstock ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX23 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00095835 (shared with 12 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 0BL. 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

White / British98.8%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 30%

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 0BL has low crime rates — 11 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.

Other theft1

Violence and sexual offences1

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Jacobstow Community Academy

Inadequate1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Wainhouse Country Store & Post Office0.7 km