The postcode EX23 8RU is located in Cornwall It was introduced in January 2011 and is an active postcode. EX23 8RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX23 8RU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 8RU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to EX23 8RU is The Strand which is centered 30 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Strand and is 150 m away.
The closest primary school to EX23 8RU (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 8RU is The Carriers Inn and is 99 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on March 20, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Funky Chicken and is 99 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 29, 2016.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX23 8RU 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 8RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX23 8RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX23 8RU
| Introduction | January 2011 |
| 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 8RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants | Academy | 4-7 | 506 m | |
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors | Academy | 7-11 | 623 m | |
| Budehaven Community School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 644 m |
| Stratton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Marhamchurch CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.87 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 | 7.48 km | |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School, Morwenstow | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 13, 2013) | 8.99 km |
| Highgate Hill House School | Special school | 5-16 | 9.1 km | |
| Whitstone Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 9.51 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX23 8RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Premier Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2018 | 0 m | |
| The Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2017 | 69 m | |
| Sweet P Confectionary | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2016 | 76 m | |
| Funky Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2016 | 99 m | |
| La Bocca | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2018 | 99 m | |
| La Bocca | Awaiting Inspection | 99 m | |
| Silver River Cornwall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2017 | 99 m | |
| The Carriers Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 20, 2018 | 99 m | |
| The Globe Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2017 | 99 m | |
| Tiandi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 19, 2021 | 99 m | |
| Granville Lodge Of Masons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2014 | 130 m | |
| The Crescent Post Office & Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 24, 2020 | 130 m | |
| Bencoolen Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 9, 2018 | 181 m | |
| Cafe Limelight | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2017 | 214 m | |
| C K Sandwiches (Scrummies) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 11, 2019 | 233 m | |
| Cloud Nine Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2019 | 233 m | |
| D Richardson - Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 23, 2018 | 233 m | |
| Lansdown Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2017 | 233 m | |
| Lansdown Dairy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 233 m | |
| Mirchi Indian Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 8, 2019 | 233 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX23 8RU - Data from Apr 2022
| The Strand | 150 m | |
| Co-op | 264 m | |
| Bencoolen Road | 282 m | |
| Co-op | 300 m | |
| Bencoolen Road | 301 m | |
| Newquay St Mawgan Airport | 53.46 km | |
| Plymouth City Airport | 54.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX23 8RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Shalder Hill | 163 m | |
| Summerleaze Down | 549 m | |
| Summerleaze Beach | 771 m | |
| Chapel Rock | 952 m | |
| Efford Beacon | 1.04 km | |
| Barrel Rock | 1.07 km | |
| Bude Haven | 1.23 km | |
| Crooklets Beach | 1.24 km | |
| Maer Low Cliff Beach | 1.48 km | |
| Maer High Cliff Beach | 1.77 km | |
| Grushill Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Smooth Rock | 2.18 km | |
| Whalesborough Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Northcott Mouth Beach | 2.24 km | |
| Northcott Mouth | 2.41 km |
Energy usage data for EX23 8RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.82774600 |
| Longitude | -4.54382000 |
| OS Easting | 220944 |
| OS Northing | 0106219 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient 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 | E33046116 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cornwall 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cornwall 001A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |