EX23 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the EX23 postcode district in Cornwall. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£275,642

Cornwall · 2026-07 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
6

Median £387,500

Crimes, last 6 months
299

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
1

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about EX23

The average home across Cornwall is worth about £275,642 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 6 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside EX23 is £387,500, and prices have fallen 0.7% over the last year.

Of 266 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in EX23, band C is the most common, and 45.5% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 299 crimes around the centre of EX23 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (154).

There are 1 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of EX23 in Cornwall, including Bude Primary Academy - Juniors.

The district covers the Bude, Camelford & Boscastle, Hartland, Milton & Tamarside ward areas.

Energy ratings in EX23
A
7 · 2.6%
B
26 · 9.8%
C
112 · 42.1%
D
86 · 32.3%
E
27 · 10.2%
F
8 · 3%
G
0 · 0%

Sample of 266 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in EX23, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£275,642
Detached
£421,751
Semi-detached
£276,890
Terraced
£228,014
Flat
£144,632

Prices changed -0.7% over the last year in Cornwall.

Busiest streets for sales in EX23
MARINE DRIVE
1 sales · median £810,000
MINSTER AVENUE
1 sales · median £375,000
WAGTAIL CLOSE
1 sales · median £400,000
CLEAVE CRESCENT
1 sales · median £242,000
Recorded crime in EX23
Violence and sexual offences154
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft26
Shoplifting25
Public order14
Burglary7
Vehicle crime6
Theft from the person3

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.

Schools near EX23

Primary

  • Bude Primary Academy - JuniorsNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • Bude Primary Academy - InfantsNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • Stratton Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
  • Marhamchurch CofE AcademyRequires improvement · 1.3 mi

Secondary

  • Budehaven Community SchoolGood · 0.2 mi
Wards covered by EX23

Bude · Camelford & Boscastle · Hartland · Milton & Tamarside · Poundstock · Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow

Common questions about EX23

What is the average house price in EX23?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Cornwall at £275,642 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the EX23 district have a median price of £387,500.

How much does each property type cost in EX23?

Detached £421,751, semi-detached £276,890, terraced £228,014, flats £144,632, based on the UK House Price Index for Cornwall.

Is EX23 a safe area?

Police recorded 299 crimes near the centre of EX23 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 154 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in EX23 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 266 certificates from EX23, with 45.5% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near EX23?

1 schools within a mile of the EX23 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Budehaven Community School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this EX23 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.