Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

CREATHORNE ROAD, EX23 8NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREATHORNE ROAD, EX23 8NT.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX23 8NT spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.7% year-on-year.

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

EX23 8NT is a safe, established residential area on Creathorne Road, 0.0km from Flexbury Park in Bude. Administratively it sits within Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For serious buyers, EX23 8NT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, up 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX23 8NT are sourced from Output Area E00095753 (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 8NT. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

5 sales · Mean £ 340,000

Detached

£ 610,000

2 sales · Mean £ 610,000

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

EX23 8NT has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Bude Primary Academy - Infants

Requires Improvement150 pupils0.8 km
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Bude Primary Academy - Juniors

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.8 km
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Budehaven Community School

Good1215 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Mini Mart0.9 km
  • Park Retail S.W0.9 km
  • P M Ice Cream0.9 km
  • Pink Penguin0.9 km
  • The Crescent Post Office & Stores0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Bude Holiday Resort1.0 km
  • Coastal Bar1.0 km
  • Cafe Limelight0.9 km
  • Kitchen Premier Inn0.9 km
  • La Bocca0.8 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Granville Lodge Of Masons0.9 km
  • The Carriers Inn0.8 km
  • The Globe Hotel0.8 km
  • Bar 350.6 km
  • Bude Social Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Funky Chicken0.8 km
  • Silver River Cornwall0.8 km
  • The Split Bean1.0 km
  • Tiandi0.8 km
  • Bude Spice0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Atlantic House Hotel0.7 km
  • Bude Hotel LTD0.6 km
  • The Beach At Bude Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bude Haven Guest House0.1 km
  • The Cliff At Bude0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • West Fairholme Rd Jctn Flexbury Pk0.1 km
  • West Fairholme Rd Jctn Flexbury Pk0.1 km
  • Flexbury Church0.1 km
  • Ocean View Road0.1 km
  • Camelot Hotel0.1 km