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.
CREATHORNE ROAD, EX23 8NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CREATHORNE ROAD, EX23 8NT.
258
44
£ 36,500 /yr
41%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bude Primary Academy - Infants
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors
Budehaven Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: EX238NT · Data under Open Government Licence