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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
6/10
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
52.68(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.87(+13%)
Shoplifting
14.48(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.82(+67%)
Other theft
10.5(+87%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £324,000 in Bude area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached24£414,975
Flats14£200,000
Semi-Detached21£310,000
Terraced15£319,000

10 years median price trend in Bude

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

All postcodes in Bude

EX238DW

Pathfields

EX238SY

The Strand

EX238EY

Silverton Road

EX238LW

Higher Wharf

EX238HB

Melliars Way

EX238TG

Silverton Close

EX230LX

Coastguard Cottages

EX238EA

Broadclose Hill

EX238DG

Bramble Hill

EX238AA

Stratton Road

EX238HH

Summerleaze Crescent

EX238LP

Lynstone Road

EX238TF

Pethericks Mill

EX238BJ

Lansdown Road

EX238JL

Belle Vue

EX238DL

Fairfield Road

EX238EH

Holnicote Road

EX238LD

Ergue-Gaberic Way

EX230LR

County Road

EX238EB

Redwood Grove

EX238EJ

Holnicote Road

EX238BS

Belle Vue Avenue

EX238QR

Kernow Crescent

EX238PJ

Bencoolen Road

EX230LW

Lynstone Cottages

EX238LY

Bude Stratton Business Park

EX238BA

Sandpiper Road

EX238LJ

Falcon Terrace

EX238LH

Church Path

EX238HX

Flexbury Park Road

EX238RA

Strand

EX230LU

King's Hill

EX230RB

Upton Meadows

EX238JS

Belle Vue

EX238ES

Valley Road

EX238QS

Berries Avenue

EX238QF

Bede Haven Close

EX238JD

West Fairholme Road

EX238AS

Elizabeth Road

EX238QE

Berries Avenue

EX238QB

Hawthorn Avenue

EX238JA

Hollabury Road

EX238AN

Stratton Road

EX238FG

Hopton Close

EX238RZ

Treleven Road

EX238EG

Casebourne Mews

EX238GT

Sandpiper Road

EX238PS

The Rowans

EX238SZ

The Landings

EX238QU

Strand

EX238SA

Treleven Road

EX238HS

Flexbury Park Road

EX238JY

Hartland Terrace

EX238DJ

Fairfield Road

EX238BG

Kittiwake Court

EX233BF

Belle Vue

EX238PZ

Hawthorn Avenue

EX238PT

Hawthorn Avenue

EX238LT

Arundel Terrace

EX238UD

Primrose Road

EX238JP

Belle Vue

EX238EF

Broadclose Hill

EX238GQ

Flexbury Park

EX238QN

Kings Hill Industrial Estate

EX238AB

Cleavelands

EX238DU

Elm Lea

EX238HZ

Meadow Drive

EX238PU

Manor Road

EX230LP

Lynstone Road

EX238HE

Summerleaze Crescent

EX238JG

Quarry Close

EX238LA

Leven Cottages

EX238TW

Vicarage Road

EX238GW

Bramble Hill

EX238TJ

The Strand

EX238GA

Trebarfoote Close

EX238ND

Crooklets Road

EX238BQ

Puffin Close

EX238JB

Woodfield Road

EX238PW

Kings Hill

EX238AT

Princes Street

EX238BT

Summerleaze Crescent

EX238DH

Fairfield Road

EX238JE

William Edwards Close

EX230RD

Strafford Close

EX238QD

Berries Avenue

EX238QL

Kings Hill

EX238AU

Burn View

EX233BL

Bude

EX238ER

Valley Road

EX238AE

Stratton Road

EX238LG

The Wharf

EX238RY

Minster Avenue

EX238QH

Kings Hill

EX233AN

Belle Vue

EX238DY

Howards Way

EX238TA

Bulleid Way

EX239YA

Belle Vue

EX238AD

Minster Gate

EX238UB

Primrose Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.