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EX23 0LY

Piran Heights

Bude

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Detailed insights for EX23 0LY

Overview

Postcode EX23 0LY is located in a remote rural village, within the Bude ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Bude & Stratton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bude & Stratton is £43,300 per year. The nearest station is Okehampton, about 25 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bude & Stratton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bude & Stratton has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bude & Stratton is £43,300 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX23 0LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Bude & Stratton near EX23 0LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Okehampton located about 25 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
164.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.91(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.91(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.91(-47%)
Drugs
3.04(+58%)
Public order
3.04(-54%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
93.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.3%
Other White
6
1.72%
Other Asian
3
0.86%
Other
2
0.57%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
33.33%
No qualifications
56
18.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
15.67%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
91
61.49%
Owns with a mortgage
31
20.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.51%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.38%
Social rents from council
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

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.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX23 0LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX23 0LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025Whins, Bude, EX23 0LYDetachedFreehold£320,000
31 Mar 2025Upton Garth, Bude, EX23 0LYDetachedFreehold£200,000
17 Oct 20251, Wentworth Close, Bude, EX23 0RADetachedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the EX23 0LY postcode area, located within Bude & Stratton, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX23 0LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter John La Broy

Bude - Elected 1 May 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Ben Maguire

North Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCornwallE06000052
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth CornwallE14001385
WardBudeE05013275
ParishBude-StrattonE04011409
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bude & StrattonE02003931
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 001CE01018938
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX23 0LY

Is EX23 0LY (Bude & Stratton) safe?

The area around EX23 0LY records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near EX23 0LY?

The median sale price around EX23 0LY in Bude & Stratton is £335,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around EX23 0LY?

EX23 0LY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,971 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX23 0LY (Bude & Stratton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Cornwall covering EX23 0LY is Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter John La Broy (Independent).

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.