Vicarage Road, Bude, EX23 8LN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX23 8LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50.2%	0.0%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	49.8%	49.8%	0.0%	49.0%	0.8%

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	28.9%	32.9%	4.0%	37.9%	-5.0%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	41.8%	-9.2%	44.2%	-2.4%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1%	1.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.3%	12%	3.7%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	9.8%	11.6%	1.8%	6.1%	5.5%

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	47.1%	39.7%	-7.4%	48.4%	-8.7%
Good health	33.9%	36.8%	2.9%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	16.7%	14.5%	-2.2%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	2.3%	6.4%	4.1%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	0%	2.6%	2.6%	1.2%	1.4%

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	18.6%	11.1%	-7.5%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	9.7%	0.9%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	13.7%	-5.4%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	4%	0.1%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	17.7%	2.5%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	29.9%	41.6%	11.7%	33.8%	7.8%
Other	4.4%	2.2%	-2.2%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	100%	98.7%	-1.3%	81.4%	17.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	96.8%	95.7%	-1.1%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	95.7%	-0.7%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.8%	76.7%	10.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	12%	13.5%	-1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.6%	37.2%	2.4%
Christian	55.3%	46.2%	9.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Vicarage Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Road was 336.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 251.8% higher than the Bude average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Vicarage Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bude and the 47th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.

🔎 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 8LN, 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 Vicarage Road are based on 96 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 Vicarage Road, Bude, EX23 8LN

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX23 8LN

Average Price
£513,626

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£513,626

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vicarage Road

Average Price
£230,111

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£509,814

Flats/Maisonettes
£204,683

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vicarage Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Pele House, 6 Vicarage Road, Bude, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£595,000	2022-04-28	£602,516
Valentia Vicarage Road, Bude, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£775,000	2021-12-15	£819,286
Falcon Mews Vicarage Road, Bude, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2013-12-06	£487,288
Arutie Vicarage Road, Bude, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2010-01-25	£405,565
Falcon Mews Vicarage Road, Bude, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2009-02-26	£542,093

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX23 8LN

Employment

EX23 8LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	33
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	16
Construction	12
Other	7
Human health and social work activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	1,022 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Broadclose Hill , EX23 8DR	1out of 4	1,225 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stratton Primary School New Road , Stratton EX23 9AP	3out of 4	2,304 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marhamchurch CofE Primary School Helebridge Road , Marhamchurch EX23 0HY	3out of 4	3,133 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	1,097 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	1,353 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 Barge Bude	The Barge Bude Ltd, Bude Harbour And Canal	252 yd
The Olive Tree	The Lower Wharf Centre, The Wharf	286 yd
Cafe Limelight	Bude And Stratton Town Council, The Parkhouse Centre	313 yd
La Bocca Burgers	37 The Strand, Bude	383 yd
Kitchen Premier Inn	Premier Inn, The Strand	439 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brendon Arms	Vicarage Road, Bude	147 yd
Granville Lodge Of Masons	Masonic Hall, The Wharf	310 yd
Bencoolen Inn	Bencoolen Road, Bude	447 yd
The Carriers Inn	The Strand, Bude	477 yd
Bude Social Club	1 Granville Terrace, Bude	528 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Split Bean	Lower Wharf Centre Take Away, The Wharf	252 yd
Silver River Cornwall	Silver River Chinese Takeaway, 20 The Strand	477 yd
Tiandi	16 The Strand, Bude	477 yd
Funky Chicken	Funkys Takeaway, 21 The Strand	477 yd
K J's Kebabs	1 Triangle View, Belle Vue Lane	583 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	Co-Operative Group, Burn View		733 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bude Haven Recreation Ground Leven Terrace	squash courts, tennis courts	441 yd
Bude Rugby Football Club	grass pitches	484 yd
Fusion Fitness (Closed) Burn View Lane	health and fitness suite	787 yd
Bude And North Cornwall Golf Club BURN VIEW	golf	846 yd
Crooklets NORTH CORNWALL CRICKET CLUB NORTH CORNWALL CRICKET CLUB CROOKLETS ROAD	grass pitches	1,051 yd
Bude Junior School	grass pitches	1,052 yd
Budehaven Leisure Centre STRATTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts	1,072 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	44 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.82 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.82 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17 Mbit/s

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

Overview of EX23 8LN