EX23 covers Bude, a coastal town in north Cornwall experiencing modest growth patterns. Over the past five years, property prices have increased at 2.1% compound annual growth, while rental yields have grown at 5.2% annually, suggesting stronger income returns relative to capital appreciation. Population growth remains constrained at 0.6% over the same period. The district scores 38.6 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the third percentile nationally, indicating below-average growth momentum compared to other postcode areas. The area remains in latent gentrification stage, meaning structural change is not yet evident in current market dynamics.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Bude · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.4 points this month to 39/100, driven mainly by safety.
37 planning applications submitted in EX23 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes proposing 9 homes, 3 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Outline application for up to 9 dwellings including access (all other matters reserved).Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Hybrid planning application comprising: (1) Full planning permission for the erection of 2no. self-build dwellings and 4no. affordable dwellings including access, layout, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure; and (2) Outline planning permission (all matters reserved except access and layout ) for the erection of 7no. residential dwellingsJul 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Non-material amendment in relation to decision notice PA24/03693 dated 19.07.2024 for alteration to the internal layout of the proposed dwelling including addition of integral garage, very minimal fenestration alterations and reduction in the amount of stone on the external walls and replacement with render.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Bude (EX23) common questions
Is Bude up and coming?
Bude (EX23) has a trajectory score of 39/100 (Average), placing it in the top 96% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Bude safe?
Bude has a safety score of 68/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bude?
The average property price in Bude (EX23) is £269k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bude?
The median monthly rent in Bude (EX23) is £790 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bude?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Launceston (PL15), Holsworthy (EX22), Bodmin (PL31), Beaworthy (EX21), Boscastle (PL35). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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