Princes Street, Bude, EX23 8AT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX23 8AT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	47.2%	-5.9%	51.0%	-3.8%
Male	46.9%	52.8%	5.9%	49.0%	3.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around EX23 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.2%	45.3%	14.1%	37.9%	7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	39.2%	30.2%	-9.0%	44.2%	-14.0%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	12.2%	13.7%	1.5%	9.1%	4.6%
Widowed	14.3%	8.5%	-5.8%	6.1%	2.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.4%	40.8%	-5.6%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	32.1%	38.2%	6.1%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	16.5%	13.3%	-3.2%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	4.5%	6%	1.5%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.6%	10.6%	-9.0%	18.2%	-7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	12.5%	-1.3%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	14.4%	-2.0%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6.7%	2.5%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	20.2%	6.4%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	24.9%	31.7%	6.8%	33.8%	-2.1%
Other	7.4%	3.8%	-3.6%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.7%	97.4%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.6%	94%	-0.6%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.6%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	94.4%	0.2%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.5%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4%	0.9%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.2%	76.7%	4.5%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	14.5%	13.5%	1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.8%	37.2%	16.6%
Christian	37.2%	46.2%	-9.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	4.3%	0.6%	3.7%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Princes Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Street was 170.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% higher than the Bude average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Princes Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bude and the 160th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in EX23 8AT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Princes Street are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Cornwall.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Princes Street, Bude, EX23 8AT

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX23 8AT

Average Price
£309,545

Semi-Detached
£193,000

Terraced
£262,983

Detached
£737,009

Flats/Maisonettes
£120,223

Other
£366,688

Estimated Average Property Prices for Princes Street

Average Price
£272,217

Semi-Detached
£197,200

Terraced
£267,079

Detached
£743,969

Flats/Maisonettes
£127,476

Other
£365,901

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Princes Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Princes Street, Bude, Cornwall Other, an established residential building	£15,000	2019-12-16	£17,416
1 Princes Street, Bude, Cornwall Other, an established residential building	£550,000	2015-04-01	£714,385
Flat 1 6 Princes Street, Bude, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2008-08-15	£118,926
1A Princes Street, Bude, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£447,000	2005-07-15	£743,969
3A Princes Street, Bude, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2003-03-12	£197,200

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX23 8AT

Employment

EX23 8AT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

EX23 8AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	58
Retired	57
Self-Employed	36
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Education	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bude Primary Academy - Infants Broadclose Hill , EX23 8EA	1out of 4	757 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Broadclose Hill , EX23 8DR	1out of 4	915 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stratton Primary School New Road , Stratton EX23 9AP	3out of 4	1,933 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marhamchurch CofE Primary School Helebridge Road , Marhamchurch EX23 0HY	3out of 4	3,568 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Budehaven Community School Valley Road , EX23 8DQ	3out of 4	1,124 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Petroc's School 40 Ocean View Road , EX23 8NJ	- not rated	617 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cornish Pie Company	22B Belle Vue, Bude	67 yd
The Coffee Pot	6 Morwenna Terrace, Belle Vue	77 yd
House Of Chaplin	2 Morwenna Terrace, Belle Vue	77 yd
Butter Bun	22A Belle Vue, Bude	77 yd
Bude Tandoori	Burn Court, 12 Burn View	78 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bar 35	Belle Vue Avenue, Bude	101 yd
Bude Social Club	1 Granville Terrace, Bude	235 yd
The Carriers Inn	The Strand, Bude	354 yd
Granville Lodge Of Masons	Masonic Hall, The Wharf	486 yd
The Brendon Arms	Vicarage Road, Bude	610 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peter Plews	Mermaid Takeaway, 4 Princes Street	11 yd
Pete's Meals On Wheels Bude	9 Princes Street, Bude	11 yd
Bude Spice	29 Queen Street, Bude	101 yd
The Tasty Plaice	The Tasty Place, 16 Queen Street	116 yd
K J's Kebabs	1 Triangle View, Belle Vue Lane	209 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	Co-Operative Group, Burn View		272 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fusion Fitness (Closed) Burn View Lane	health and fitness suite	77 yd
Bude And North Cornwall Golf Club BURN VIEW	golf	117 yd
Bude Haven Recreation Ground Leven Terrace	squash courts, tennis courts	320 yd
Crooklets NORTH CORNWALL CRICKET CLUB NORTH CORNWALL CRICKET CLUB CROOKLETS ROAD	grass pitches	659 yd
St Petroc'S School OCEAN VIEW ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	683 yd
Bude Junior School	grass pitches	710 yd
Broad Close Park	grass pitches	817 yd
Bude Rugby Football Club	grass pitches	902 yd
Budehaven Leisure Centre STRATTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts	1,003 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	9.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	22.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of EX23 8AT