The postcode EX23 8QB is located in Cornwall It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX23 8QB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX23 8QB 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 8QB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to EX23 8QB is Hawthorn Close which is centered 67 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bus Shelter and is 130 m away.
The closest primary school to EX23 8QB (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 8QB is Bencoolen Inn and is 588 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on November 9, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Funky Chicken and is 823 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 29, 2016.
Residents reported an average download speed of 27.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.1 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 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX23 8QB 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 8QB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX23 8QB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX23 8QB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 8QB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budehaven Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 204 m |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants | Academy | 4-7 | 610 m | |
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors | Academy | 7-11 | 615 m | |
| Stratton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Marhamchurch CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.22 km | |
| Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 6.31 km |
| Bridgerule Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.76 km | |
| Highgate Hill House School | Special school | 5-16 | 8.4 km | |
| Whitstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 8.8 km |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School, Morwenstow | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2013) | 9.33 km |
| Jacobstow Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Special Measures (February 3, 2022) | 10.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX23 8QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2017 | 204 m | |
| Red Gables Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 414 m | |
| Crib Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2017 | 446 m | |
| Kick Start Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2017 | 446 m | |
| Electric Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 473 m | |
| The Bank At Bude | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2018 | 527 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2016 | 542 m | |
| Splash Leisure Pool | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2017 | 576 m | |
| The Venue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 10, 2019 | 576 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 16, 2018 | 588 m | |
| Bencoolen Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2018 | 588 m | |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants Breakfast Club | Awaiting Inspection | 610 m | |
| Bude Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 6, 2018 | 615 m | |
| From Harry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2017 | 670 m | |
| Morrisons Plc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2018 | 702 m | |
| The Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2017 | 714 m | |
| Kitchen Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2018 | 738 m | |
| Early Birds Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 770 m | |
| Sweet P Confectionary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2016 | 802 m | |
| Funky Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2016 | 823 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX23 8QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Bus Shelter | 130 m | |
| Budehaven School | 205 m | |
| Hawthorn Avenue | 205 m | |
| Budehaven School | 216 m | |
| Hawthorn Avenue | 252 m | |
| Newquay St Mawgan Airport | 53.48 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 53.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX23 8QB - Data from Dec 2021
| Shalder Hill | 897 m | |
| Summerleaze Down | 1.19 km | |
| Summerleaze Beach | 1.51 km | |
| Efford Beacon | 1.56 km | |
| Chapel Rock | 1.68 km | |
| Whalesborough Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Barrel Rock | 1.8 km | |
| Grushill Wood | 1.86 km | |
| Bude Haven | 1.96 km | |
| Crooklets Beach | 1.97 km | |
| Maer Low Cliff Beach | 2.2 km | |
| Maer High Cliff Beach | 2.47 km | |
| Abe's Rock | 2.52 km | |
| Smooth Rock | 2.85 km | |
| Northcott Mouth Beach | 2.91 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX23 8QB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 26.5 Mbps | 27.4 Mbps | 49.95 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.2 Mbps | 6.1 Mbps | 10 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% | 15 | 3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 39.7 | 9.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EX23 8QB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.82381900 |
| Longitude | -4.53538500 |
| OS Easting | 221523 |
| OS Northing | 0105762 |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Renting rural retirement |
| 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 | 1C2 |