Bude vs Holsworthy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Holsworthy wins on house prices with a 9% gap. For families, Bude edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bude
£387,191
Holsworthy
£354,739
Crime Rate
Bude
62.1
Holsworthy
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bude
100.0%
Holsworthy
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bude
304.3
Holsworthy
153.1
EPC Rating
Bude
67.8
Holsworthy
67.8
Median Income
Bude
£27,924
Holsworthy
£27,924
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £354,739, Holsworthy undercuts Bude (£387,191) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bude is a flat at £223,721, while in Holsworthy it is a flat at £147,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Bude (£223,721 vs £147,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holsworthy prices grew faster — 58% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bude and Holsworthy at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 3 schools in Bude, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Holsworthy, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bude School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holsworthy School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bude | Holsworthy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bude averages 304.3 Mbps – ahead of Holsworthy's 153.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Bude and 54.6% in Holsworthy. Gigabit availability stands at 54.9% in Bude and 24.8% in Holsworthy.
Bude is the faster of the two by 99% on average download speed (304 vs 153 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bude, scoring 67.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Holsworthy. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,391 in Bude and £1,391 in Holsworthy. 55% of homes in Bude have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Holsworthy.
Bude has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,923.5 in Bude and £27,923.5 in Holsworthy. The median age is 48.8 in Bude and 48.8 in Holsworthy. Employment rates stand at 52.8% in Bude and 52.8% in Holsworthy. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bude versus 67.9% in Holsworthy. Bude has a population of 7,347 and Holsworthy has 3,472.
| Indicator | Bude | Holsworthy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,347 | 3,472 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 48.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,923.5 | £27,923.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.8% | 52.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 28.4% |
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