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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

EX238BX

Burn View

EX238LP

Lynstone Road

EX238LS

Arundel Terrace

EX238LT

Arundel Terrace

EX238QF

Bede Haven Close

EX238DL

Fairfield Road

EX238DS

Charlotte Mews

EX238HS

Flexbury Park Road

EX238BB

Queen Street

EX238BH

Lansdown Road

EX238BP

Lansdown Close

EX238JS

Belle Vue

EX238TJ

The Strand

EX238ER

Valley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.