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EX23

BUDE

Devon, South West, England

EX23 covers BUDE in Devon, South West.

Avg price £420,747
1yr change ▼ 2.1%
Crime 76% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£420,747

▼ 2.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

47% above national avg

Crime Rate

19.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

76% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

240 Mbps

Property Prices in EX23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EX23 is £420,747, which is 9% above the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in EX23 cost 46.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EX23 have fallen 2.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £472,952 407
Semi-detached £337,022 146
Terraced £284,051 148
Flat £285,326 100
All types £420,747 918

5-Year Price History

£384K £405K £427K £448K £469K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EX23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 19.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EX23 has a crime rate well 76% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EX23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EX23 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School Primary Good mi
Stratton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Budehaven Community School Secondary Good mi
Marhamchurch CofE Academy Primary Requires improvement mi
Bude Primary Academy - Infants Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

69,841

Population

67

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
24.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EX23 are 240.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

240.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

55%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EX23 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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EX23 — BUDE

Area Summary

EX23 (BUDE) offers above-average property prices (£420,747, 47% above national average), low crime (76% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (240 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in EX23?
The average house price in EX23 (BUDE) is £420,747, based on 918 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 47% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.1% over the past year.
Is EX23 a safe area to live?
Crime in EX23 is significantly below the national average (19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in EX23?
There are 8 schools in or near EX23. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in EX23?
Council tax in EX23 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in EX23?
The average broadband download speed in EX23 is 240 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 55%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in EX23 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in EX23 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 69,841.