Townsend is in Stratton, Bude and in North Cornwall district. EX23 9DL is located in the Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Townsend, Stratton, Bude, EX23 9DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX23 9DJ, EX23 9DN, EX23 9DQ, EX23 9DP, EX23 9DE, EX23 9DF, EX23 9JT, EX23 9DG, EX23 9DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX23 9DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.8% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.2% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EX23 9DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 25.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 53% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.8% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 55.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 30.2% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 16.3% | 14% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 38.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.5% | 99% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 99.2% | 96.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 95.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townsend was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Bude average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Townsend has the 16th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Bude and the 853rd lowest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torview Townsend, Bude, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2021-09-07 | £280,889 |
| 16 Townsend, Bude, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-08-13 | £214,821 |
| Elm Park Townsend, Bude, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-30 | £457,377 |
| Four Acres Townsend, Bude, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-30 | £457,377 |
| Higher Townsend Townsend, Bude, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-11 | £183,375 |
EX23 9DL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX23 9DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Primary School New Road , Stratton EX23 9AP | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Broadclose Hill , EX23 8DR | 1out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants Broadclose Hill , EX23 8EA | 1out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marhamchurch CofE Primary School Helebridge Road , Marhamchurch EX23 0HY | 3out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School Kilkhampton , EX23 9QU | 3out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,851 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 | 2,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Hospital | Hospital Road, Stratton | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | Howells Road, Stratton | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beautiful And The Feast | 1 Pollards, Market Street | 146 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratton Primary School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 587 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 | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 13.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 13.6% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.