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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 average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £431K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Bude area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bude over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£429,475£375
Terraced11£310,000£381
Semi-Detached18£292,500£329
Flats10£192,500£324

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bude

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bude.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£160,500£222,500£195,000
2017£317,500£190,000£217,500£198,750
2018£322,500£202,500£239,950£195,000
2019£329,975£265,000£248,000£197,000
2020£365,000£213,750£262,500£220,000
2021£379,950£190,000£280,000£256,750
2022£420,000£223,000£355,500£257,500
2023£420,000£275,000£310,000£276,500
2024£440,000£225,000£320,000£232,500
2025£429,475£205,000£316,500£310,000
2026£397,500£100,000£275,000£286,450
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bude.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bude.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£262£274£219
2017£260£286£246£211
2018£277£316£258£223
2019£282£394£266£235
2020£301£280£282£263
2021£339£333£320£295
2022£390£335£340£274
2023£351£399£367£315
2024£382£311£341£242
2025£375£302£343£341
2026£376£194£284£409
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bude.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Bude

EX238JJ

Belle Vue

EX238GG

Tamar Close

EX238GD

Hobbacott Close

EX238SB

Agnes Close

EX238EU

Warwick Road

EX238FH

The Strand

EX238UA

Stucley Road

EX238SE

Efford Down Park

EX238DT

Bartlett Avenue

EX238LN

Vicarage Road

EX230PR

The Grange

EX238EQ

Broad Close Hill

EX238JU

Bude

EX238PY

Manor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.