North Close is in Kilkhampton, Bude and in North Cornwall district. EX23 9RQ 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 North Close, Kilkhampton, Bude, EX23 9RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX23 9RF, EX23 9RE, EX23 9RT, EX23 9QL, EX23 9RD, EX23 9RG, EX23 9QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX23 9RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52% | 49.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.3% | 32.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 45.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 44.3% | 53.5% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 30.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 10.1% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 22.2% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 16.1% | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 21.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 98.5% | 99.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 99.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Close was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% higher than the Poundstock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Poundstock and the 903rd highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 North Close, Bude, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2025-06-13 | £280,332 |
| 48 North Close, Bude, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-01-29 | £296,926 |
| 39 North Close, Bude, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2020-05-27 | £229,279 |
| 40 North Close, Bude, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2020-05-01 | £224,098 |
| 4 North Close, Bude, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-03-06 | £231,632 |
EX23 9RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9RQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School Kilkhampton , EX23 9QU | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School, Morwenstow Shop , Morwenstow EX23 9PE | 4out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | New Inn, Kilkhampton | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Shop Home Of Ape Pizza | Trewins Lock Up, Kilkhampton | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-Operative Bank, Kilkhampton | 341 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Park | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Kilkhampton Primary School | grass pitches | 937 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 | 98.1% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.