Living in EX23, Cornwall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX23 in Cornwall. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cornwall: £277,801, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX23
72 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £325,000 and a range from £90,000 to £735,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 CURLEW ROAD, EX23 8GH | detached | £400,000 | 2026-06-23 |
| 8 BEDE HAVEN CLOSE, EX23 8QF | detached | £395,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 36 BEDE HAVEN CLOSE, EX23 8QF | detached | £325,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 9 CLINTON CLOSE, EX23 8ET | detached | £445,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2 PUFFIN CLOSE, EX23 8BQ | detached | £457,500 | 2026-05-19 |
| 10 BITTERN CLOSE, EX23 8FY | semi-detached | £305,000 | 2026-05-19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budehaven Community School | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Marhamchurch CofE Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.3 mi |
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Stratton Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 17.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 16.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.3% |
| Professional occupations | 11.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
42 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Cornwall's figures.
Common questions about EX23
What is the average house price in EX23?
The average sold price in Cornwall is £277,801 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX23?
Prices in Cornwall are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX23?
The median of 72 recorded sales around central EX23 in the last 2 years is £325,000, ranging from £90,000 to £735,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX23?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX23, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX23?
42 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EX23 at risk of flooding?
Central EX23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £325,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 42 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX23 safe?
42 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX23 or EX22, EX23 or PL35, EX23 or EX21.
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