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About

Bude ward encompasses the coastal town of Bude and its immediate surrounding parishes in north Cornwall. The area is defined by its position at the mouth of the River Neet, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape includes the town centre, residential areas, and stretches of farmland extending inland from the cliffs. Summerleaze Beach, with its distinctive sea pool replenished by the tides, is a central feature of the coastline.

Inland, the canal built for mineral transport in the 19th century now provides a route for walking and cycling. The ward's economy is significantly oriented around seasonal tourism and services for the local community. The geography creates a distinct microclimate, often resulting in milder conditions compared to other parts of the county. The area maintains a functional character as a service hub for this part of the Cornish coast.

Area overview

On average Bude has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bude is £43,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Bude: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bude is home to around 6,283 people, with a population density of about 1,198.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bude Population
6,283
Population density
1,198.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.57(+56%)
Shoplifting
19.74(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.35(+15%)
Other theft
11.46(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.3(+74%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,981
95.12%
Other White
102
1.62%
Other
46
0.73%
Irish
32
0.51%
Other Asian
22
0.35%
Total population: 6,288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,367
25.85%
No qualifications
956
18.08%
Level 3 (A level)
936
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
852
16.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
661
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 5,288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,252
42.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
555
18.78%
Owns with a mortgage
506
17.12%
Other social rented
343
11.6%
Social rents from council
199
6.73%
Total households: 2,956

Property prices in Bude

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Bude area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,150,100.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bude in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bude over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£390,000
Flats15£195,000
Semi-Detached21£325,000
Terraced13£329,950

10 years median price trend in Bude

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bude.

All postcodes in Bude

EX230LX

Coastguard Cottages

EX238HB

Melliars Way

EX233BF

Belle Vue

EX238LB

Ergue-Gaberic Way

EX238BT

Summerleaze Crescent

EX238HJ

Summerleaze Crescent

EX238HY

Flexbury Park Road

EX238PW

Kings Hill

EX239ZX

Belle Vue

EX238JE

William Edwards Close

EX238LJ

Falcon Terrace

EX238BJ

Lansdown Road

EX238BN

Lansdown Road

EX238BU

Morwenna Terrace

EX238BW

Turnstone Way

EX238GG

Tamar Close

EX238LW

Higher Wharf

EX238LY

Bude Stratton Business Park

EX238RX

Binhamy Close

EX238TW

Vicarage Road

EX238AZ

Queen Street

EX238DB

Tern Grove

EX238JU

Bude

EX238SZ

The Landings

EX238EH

Holnicote Road

EX230PR

The Grange

EX238BA

Sandpiper Road

EX238LN

Vicarage Road

EX238SR

Kings Hill Meadow

EX238TQ

Traly Close

EX238DY

Howards Way

EX238SE

Efford Down Park

EX238EX

Goldsworthy Drive

EX238TF

Pethericks Mill

EX238AL

Speedwell Close

EX238EL

Killerton Road

EX238PZ

Hawthorn Avenue

EX238DR

Broadclose Court

EX238LQ

Breakwater Road

EX238QN

Kings Hill Industrial Estate

EX233AN

Belle Vue

EX238EJ

Holnicote Road

EX238GY

Higher Wharf

EX238PS

The Rowans

EX238RB

The Strand

EX238RU

The Strand

EX238QJ

Bagbury Road

EX238PY

Manor Road

EX238QH

Kings Hill

EX230RA

Wentworth Close

EX230RB

Upton Meadows

EX238DD

Carteret Road

EX238EF

Broadclose Hill

EX238FG

Hopton Close

EX238FJ

Cormorant Close

EX230LP

Lynstone Road

EX238HP

Flexbury Park Road

EX238JQ

Vicarage Road

EX238LG

The Wharf

EX238LU

Belle Vue

EX230RD

Strafford Close

EX238DU

Elm Lea

EX238DX

Monterey Close

EX238LR

Lynstone Road

EX238BQ

Puffin Close

EX238DJ

Fairfield Road

EX238EB

Redwood Grove

EX238BY

Burn View

EX238DQ

New Road

EX238HT

Flexbury Park Road

EX238ND

Crooklets Road

EX238QE

Berries Avenue

EX238FF

Penfound Gardens

EX238HN

Summerleaze Crescent

EX230LW

Lynstone Cottages

EX238JA

Hollabury Road

EX238TD

Ceres Court

EX230LR

County Road

EX238AH

Alford Close

EX239YA

Belle Vue

EX238AN

Stratton Road

EX238AP

Berries Mount

EX238EY

Silverton Road

EX238LX

Vicarage Road

EX238AJ

Elizabeth Road

EX238FB

Binhamy Road

EX238HH

Summerleaze Crescent

EX238QU

Strand

EX238EE

Shearwater Drive

EX238ES

Valley Road

EX238GB

Whalesborough Parc

EX238JX

Belle Vue

EX238BR

Belle Vue Lane

EX238EU

Warwick Road

EX238EP

Valley Road

EX238LD

Ergue-Gaberic Way

EX238RR

Kings Hill Close

EX238BG

Kittiwake Court

EX238JG

Quarry Close

EX238PT

Hawthorn Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.