Area guide · Cornwall

Living in Bude

A snapshot of life in Bude, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bude is a village in Cornwall, South West with a population of 7,347. The average house price is £387,191 and the overall crime rate is 62.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bude ranks

Population

7,347

Avg House Price

£387,191

Crime Rate

62.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

304 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,923.5

Median Age

48.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bude's detached homes (£458,669) command roughly 2.1× the price of a flat (£223,721).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bude prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£288,988 → £387,191).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£458,669	£427,750	120
Semi-Detached	£344,653	£316,500	44
Terraced	£274,801	£277,500	50
Flat	£223,721	£200,000	28

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bude is 62.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bude: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bude Primary Academy - Infants	Primary	No rating available
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors	Primary	No rating available
Budehaven Community School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Bude averages 304 Mbps — 204% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bude homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.8
% Rated C or Above	55%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,391

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,347
Median Age	48.8
Median Household Income	£27,923.5
Employment Rate	52.8%
Owner Occupied	67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bude?

The average house price in Bude is £387,191 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bude?

The most affordable entry point in Bude is a flat, with an average price of £223,721.

Is Bude a safe place to live?

Bude has a recorded crime rate of 62.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bude?

Bude has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bude?

Average broadband download speeds in Bude are around 304 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.1% of premises.

How big is Bude?

Bude is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 7,347.

Most compared with

How does Bude stack up against its neighbours?

Bude

Holsworthy

House price: £387,191 · £354,739
Crime rate: 62.1 · N/A
Distance: 8.2 mi

Amesbury

Bude

House price: £318,972 · £387,191
Crime rate: 48.8 · 62.1
Distance: 122.8 mi

Ashburton

Bude

House price: £339,144 · £387,191
Crime rate: N/A · 62.1
Distance: 40.7 mi

Ashley Heath

Bude

House price: £704,532 · £387,191
Crime rate: 44.8 · 62.1
Distance: 118.1 mi

Axminster

Bude

House price: £381,844 · £387,191
Crime rate: N/A · 62.1
Distance: 67.6 mi

Backwell

Bude

House price: £540,691 · £387,191
Crime rate: 82.4 · 62.1
Distance: 87.9 mi

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