Elm Lea, Bude, EX23 8DU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX23 8DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	51.2%	2.1%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	50.9%	48.8%	-2.1%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	28.3%	28.6%	0.3%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	52.3%	49.4%	-2.9%	44.2%	5.2%
Separated	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.6%	10.4%	2.8%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	11%	9.8%	-1.2%	6.1%	3.7%

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	39.9%	45.3%	5.4%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	38.5%	34.6%	-3.9%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	17.2%	14%	-3.2%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	2.9%	5.8%	2.9%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.2%	-1.3%	1.2%	-1.0%

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	24.1%	18.2%	-5.9%	18.2%	0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	12.7%	2.6%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	26.6%	17.3%	-9.3%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	5.2%	-1.1%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.4%	18.7%	10.3%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	22.8%	25.6%	2.8%	33.8%	-8.2%
Other	1.7%	2.3%	0.6%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.5%	98.4%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.0%
Other	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	97.1%	96.5%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	96.5%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	1.1%	2.8%	1.7%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.1%	76.7%	4.4%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
No passport held	18%	13.5%	4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.6%	37.2%	11.4%
Christian	42.3%	46.2%	-3.9%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Elm Lea Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Lea was 105.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% higher than the Bude average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Elm Lea has the 8th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bude and the 336th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.5%.

🔎 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 8DU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Elm Lea are based on 6 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 Elm Lea, Bude, EX23 8DU

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX23 8DU

Average Price
£554,154

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£524,984

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£612,493

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elm Lea

Average Price
£525,011

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£481,927

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£611,179

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elm LeaStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Crows Nest Elm Lea, Bude, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2019-10-25	£594,139
Beachcroft Elm Lea, Bude, Cornwall Other, an established residential building	£485,000	2016-10-20	£611,179
Beachcroft Elm Lea, Bude, Cornwall Other, an established residential building	£485,000	2016-10-20	£611,179
The Crows Nest Elm Lea, Bude, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2013-10-10	£553,501
Beachcroft Elm Lea, Bude, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£206,500	2007-03-15	£314,324

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX23 8DU

Employment

EX23 8DU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8DU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in EX23 8DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	121
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	50
Self-Employed	46
Looking after home or family	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Construction	22
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Manufacturing	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Broadclose Hill , EX23 8DR	1out of 4	121 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bude Primary Academy - Infants Broadclose Hill , EX23 8EA	1out of 4	194 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stratton Primary School New Road , Stratton EX23 9AP	3out of 4	1,126 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marhamchurch CofE Primary School Helebridge Road , Marhamchurch EX23 0HY	3out of 4	2,866 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	375 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	1,319 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 Venue	Stucley Road, Stratton	320 yd
Splash Leisure Pool	Stucley Road, Stratton	320 yd
Subway	Peacocks, 2 Binhamy Retail Park	571 yd
Kitchen Premier Inn	Premier Inn, The Strand	786 yd
Cloud Nine Cafe	Cloud Nine Café, Unit 5	796 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bencoolen Inn	Bencoolen Road, Bude	736 yd
The Carriers Inn	The Strand, Bude	818 yd
Bar 35	Belle Vue Avenue, Bude	886 yd
Bude Social Club	1 Granville Terrace, Bude	917 yd
Granville Lodge Of Masons	Masonic Hall, The Wharf	925 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silver River Cornwall	Silver River Chinese Takeaway, 20 The Strand	818 yd
Tiandi	16 The Strand, Bude	818 yd
Funky Chicken	Funkys Takeaway, 21 The Strand	818 yd
The Tasty Plaice	The Tasty Place, 16 Queen Street	844 yd
K J's Kebabs	1 Triangle View, Belle Vue Lane	855 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Stucley Road	424 yd
Lidl	Sandpiper Road, Stratton	548 yd
Co-Op	Co-Operative Group, Burn View	686 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Broad Close Park	grass pitches	197 yd
Budehaven Leisure Centre STRATTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts	229 yd
Bude Junior School	grass pitches	250 yd
Splash Leisure Pool STUCLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	321 yd
Goldsworthy Drive COOMBE CLOSE	grass pitches	543 yd
Fusion Fitness UNIT 14B UNIT 14B KINGS HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE	health and fitness suite	842 yd
Bude Rugby Football Club	grass pitches	845 yd
Fusion Fitness (Closed) Burn View Lane	health and fitness suite	881 yd
Bude Haven Recreation Ground Leven Terrace	squash courts, tennis courts	1,023 yd
Bude And North Cornwall Golf Club BURN VIEW	golf	1,036 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	0.0%

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

Overview of EX23 8DU