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.
EX23 8DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX23 8DL.
287
49
£ 36,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bude Primary Academy - Infants
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors
Budehaven Community School
Stratton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: EX238DL · Data under Open Government Licence