Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

EX23 8DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX23 8DL.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX23 8DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EX23 8DL is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

EX23 8DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bude in Bude. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bude ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX23 8DL are sourced from Output Area E00095636 (shared with 8 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 8DL. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX23 8DL has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting19
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Bude Primary Academy - Infants

Requires Improvement150 pupils0.3 km
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Bude Primary Academy - Juniors

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.4 km
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Budehaven Community School

Good1215 pupils0.4 km
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Stratton Primary School

Good366 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • P M Ice Cream0.5 km
  • Pink Penguin0.5 km
  • The Crescent Post Office & Stores0.3 km
  • Grape Tree0.4 km
  • Lansdown Bakery0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • The Falcon Hotel (Cornwall) Limited0.6 km
  • Atlantic House Hotel0.7 km
  • Bude Hotel LTD0.5 km
  • The Beach At Bude Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bude Haven Guest House0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bencoolen Inn0.3 km
  • Granville Lodge Of Masons0.4 km
  • The Brendon Arms0.6 km
  • The Carriers Inn0.3 km
  • The Globe Hotel0.3 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Cafe Limelight0.4 km
  • Electric Bakery0.6 km
  • Kitchen Premier Inn0.2 km
  • La Bocca0.3 km
  • La Bocca Burgers0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Funky Chicken0.3 km
  • Silver River Cornwall0.3 km
  • The Split Bean0.5 km
  • Tiandi0.3 km
  • Bude Spice0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Bude Junior School0.1 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Esso Garage0.3 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Valley Road0.3 km