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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

EX238QT

The Strand Shopping Centre

EX238YY

Belle Vue

EX230LT

St Annes Hill

EX238HZ

Meadow Drive

EX238JJ

Belle Vue

EX238JY

Hartland Terrace

EX238JZ

Granville Terrace

EX238QG

Bude

EX238BZ

Burn View

EX238DW

Pathfields

EX238PL

Swallow Close

EX238FE

Tregaskes Parc

EX238LA

Leven Cottages

EX238AE

Stratton Road

EX238BD

The Strand

EX238ET

Clinton Close

EX238GU

Langfield Gardens

EX238AY

Queen Street

EX238DF

Blanchminster Road

EX238GR

Orchard Way

EX230LS

Bagbury Road

EX238ED

King Street

EX238DA

Burn View

EX238DH

Fairfield Road

EX238EZ

Elm Drive

EX238GE

Granville Court

EX238GF

Coombe Close

EX238HA

Lea Way

EX238AR

Stucley Road

EX238AT

Princes Street

EX238GA

Trebarfoote Close

EX238GW

Bramble Hill

EX238PU

Manor Road

EX238PJ

Bencoolen Road

EX238QL

Kings Hill

EX230LU

King's Hill

EX238EW

Killerton Road

EX238HE

Summerleaze Crescent

EX238RY

Minster Avenue

EX238LH

Church Path

EX238DT

Bartlett Avenue

EX238HD

Vicarage Road

EX238PP

Berries Avenue

EX230LY

Piran Heights

EX238AS

Elizabeth Road

EX238BS

Belle Vue Avenue

EX238HF

Fosters Way

EX238QB

Hawthorn Avenue

EX238DN

Southfield Road

EX238LE

The Crescent

EX238SB

Agnes Close

EX238JL

Belle Vue

EX238TR

Catherine Close

EX238AW

Stratton Road

EX238AB

Cleavelands

EX238EQ

Broad Close Hill

EX238QS

Berries Avenue

EX238SD

Bencoolen Road

EX238TA

Bulleid Way

EX238AU

Burn View

EX238GQ

Flexbury Park

EX238HR

Flexbury Park Road

EX238JP

Belle Vue

EX238QA

Hawthorn Close

EX238RA

Strand

EX238BE

Lansdown Lane

EX238HX

Flexbury Park Road

EX238QD

Berries Avenue

EX238SA

Treleven Road

EX238SY

The Strand

EX238PR

Briar Road

EX238QP

Berries Avenue

EX238DE

Westby Road

EX238DZ

Shorelark Way

EX238TS

Stapleton Road

EX238UA

Stucley Road

EX233BL

Bude

EX238GX

King's Hill

EX238PX

Manor Road

EX238UB

Primrose Road

EX238EN

Killerton Road

EX238GT

Sandpiper Road

EX238HG

Summerleaze Crescent

EX238RZ

Treleven Road

EX238PQ

King's Hill

EX238UD

Primrose Road

EX238EA

Broadclose Hill

EX238AA

Stratton Road

EX238DG

Bramble Hill

EX238FH

The Strand

EX238JN

Belle Vue

EX238YL

Belle Vue

EX238EG

Casebourne Mews

EX238GD

Hobbacott Close

EX238JD

West Fairholme Road

EX238AD

Minster Gate

EX238HU

East Fairholme Road

EX238JB

Woodfield Road

EX238QR

Kernow Crescent

EX238TG

Silverton Close

Data Sources

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