Lansdown Road is in Bude and in North Cornwall district. EX23 8BH is located in the Bude electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lansdown Road, Bude, EX23 8BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX23 8BE, EX23 8ED, EX23 8BR, EX23 8DS, EX23 8JL, EX23 8QX, EX23 8BB, EX23 8BS, EX23 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX23 8BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 40.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 32% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 49.4% | 41.3% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 25.4% | 18.5% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 17.4% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 14% | -8.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 23% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92% | 94.8% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 89% | 91.5% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 1.9% | -5.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 92% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lansdown Road was 87.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% lower than the Bude average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lansdown Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bude and the 440th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9A Lansdown Road, Bude, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-01-30 | £417,235 |
| 3 Lansdown Road, Bude, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2008-04-18 | £613,053 |
| Flat 1 Ceres Lansdown Road, Bude, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2002-09-09 | £138,356 |
| 9A Lansdown Road, Bude, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2000-04-07 | £502,216 |
| 3 Lansdown Road, Bude, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1997-01-03 | £303,727 |
EX23 8BH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants Broadclose Hill , EX23 8EA | 1out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Broadclose Hill , EX23 8DR | 1out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratton Primary School New Road , Stratton EX23 9AP | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marhamchurch CofE Primary School Helebridge Road , Marhamchurch EX23 0HY | 3out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budehaven Community School Valley Road , EX23 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petroc's School 40 Ocean View Road , EX23 8NJ | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Nine Cafe | Cloud Nine Café, Unit 5 | 2 yd | |
| Mirchi Indian Cuisine | Mirchi Cuisine, 7 Lansdown Road | 2 yd | |
| Scoop | Unit 5, Ceres | 9 yd | |
| Potters Bude Limited | Potters, 2 Lansdown Road | 78 yd | |
| Grumpy's Pasty's | IE Beauty & Aesthetics, Unit 3 | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 35 | Belle Vue Avenue, Bude | 121 yd | |
| Bude Social Club | 1 Granville Terrace, Bude | 132 yd | |
| The Carriers Inn | The Strand, Bude | 155 yd | |
| Granville Lodge Of Masons | Masonic Hall, The Wharf | 317 yd | |
| Bencoolen Inn | Bencoolen Road, Bude | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K J's Kebabs | 1 Triangle View, Belle Vue Lane | 60 yd | |
| The Tasty Plaice | The Tasty Place, 16 Queen Street | 117 yd | |
| Bude Spice | 29 Queen Street, Bude | 119 yd | |
| Tiandi | 16 The Strand, Bude | 155 yd | |
| Funky Chicken | Funkys Takeaway, 21 The Strand | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co-Operative Group, Burn View | 136 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion Fitness (Closed) Burn View Lane | health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| Bude Haven Recreation Ground Leven Terrace | squash courts, tennis courts | 255 yd |
| Bude And North Cornwall Golf Club BURN VIEW | golf | 337 yd |
| Bude Junior School | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Bude Rugby Football Club | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Broad Close Park | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Budehaven Leisure Centre STRATTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Crooklets NORTH CORNWALL CRICKET CLUB NORTH CORNWALL CRICKET CLUB CROOKLETS ROAD | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| St Petroc'S School OCEAN VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| 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 | 20.5% |
| Median download speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.