The postcode EX23 8BQ is located in Cornwall It was introduced in December 2013 and is an active postcode. EX23 8BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX23 8BQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EX23 8BQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to EX23 8BQ is Puffin Close which is centered 10 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Splashpool and is 90 m away.
The closest primary school to EX23 8BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Bude Primary Academy - Juniors. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Budehaven Community School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 8, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of EX23 8BQ is Seasons Holidays Plc and is 763 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on June 8, 2017.
Residents reported an average download speed of 62.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX23 8BQ is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Cornwall and Isles of Scilly is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX23 8BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX23 8BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX23 8BQ
| Introduction | December 2013 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX23 8BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budehaven Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 401 m |
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors | Academy | 7-11 | 551 m | |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants | Academy | 4-7 | 633 m | |
| Stratton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 855 m |
| Marhamchurch CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.34 km | |
| Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 5.89 km |
| Bridgerule Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.49 km | |
| Highgate Hill House School | Special school | 5-16 | 8.37 km | |
| Whitstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 8.77 km |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School, Morwenstow | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2013) | 9.04 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX23 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2016 | 128 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2018 | 138 m | |
| Splash Leisure Pool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2017 | 168 m | |
| The Venue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 10, 2019 | 168 m | |
| Morrisons Plc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2018 | 263 m | |
| From Harry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2017 | 271 m | |
| Aspens Services Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2017 | 401 m | |
| Bude Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2018 | 551 m | |
| Red Gables Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 553 m | |
| Crib Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2017 | 577 m | |
| Kick Start Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2017 | 577 m | |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants Breakfast Club | Awaiting Inspection | 633 m | |
| Seasons Holidays Plc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 8, 2017 | 763 m | |
| Danny And Eva's Food Van | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 2, 2021 | 815 m | |
| Stratton Pre School Playgroup | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 7, 2018 | 855 m | |
| Stratton School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2017 | 855 m | |
| Early Birds Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 887 m | |
| Bencoolen Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2018 | 927 m | |
| Electric Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 933 m | |
| The Bank At Bude | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2018 | 986 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX23 8BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Splashpool | 90 m | |
| Splash Pool | 100 m | |
| Morrisons | 157 m | |
| Morrisons | 170 m | |
| Budehaven School | 289 m | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 53.82 km | |
| Newquay St Mawgan Airport | 53.92 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX23 8BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Shalder Hill | 1.18 km | |
| Summerleaze Down | 1.31 km | |
| Grushill Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Summerleaze Beach | 1.77 km | |
| Chapel Rock | 1.96 km | |
| Efford Beacon | 1.97 km | |
| Barrel Rock | 2.07 km | |
| Whalesborough Wood | 2.08 km | |
| Crooklets Beach | 2.15 km | |
| Bude Haven | 2.19 km | |
| Maer Low Cliff Beach | 2.36 km | |
| Maer High Cliff Beach | 2.58 km | |
| Dub Wood | 2.64 km | |
| Maidenwood Copse | 2.66 km | |
| Smooth Rock | 2.9 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX23 8BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 62.4 Mbps | 62.4 Mbps | 71.33 Mbps |
| Upload | 15 Mbps | 14.9 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 62.5 | 14.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EX23 8BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.82596800 |
| Longitude | -4.52963700 |
| OS Easting | 221936 |
| OS Northing | 0105987 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Cornwall |
| Electoral Ward | Bude |
| Local Authority District | Cornwall |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Devon and Cornwall |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000052 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bude |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Cancer Alliance | Peninsula |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kernow CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Older farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Bude BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Bude BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33048556 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cornwall 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cornwall 001B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A4 |