Area Information for Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ

Shellduck Close in Bude is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Poundstock ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of North Cornwall. This page combines information for the address Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EX23 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for EX23 8FZ.

Basic Information

Area Type Hamlet or Isolated Dwelling
Local Authority Cornwall
Ward Poundstock
Constituency North Cornwall * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 4 property sales in Shellduck Close, EX23 8FZ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bude Town), and the Devon & Cornwall Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 50 crimes were reported within 1 mile of EX23 8FZ.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ:

Curlew Road, Bude, EX23 8GH
Pomarine Close, Bude, EX23 8FX
Cormorant Close, Bude, EX23 8FJ
Bittern Close, Bude, EX23 8FY
Lapwing Row, Bude, EX23 8GL
Sanderling Close, Bude, EX23 8GJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about EX23 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 4 property sales in Shellduck Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Shellduck Close, Bude consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 92
Semi-Detached 24
Terraced 22
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 142
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 69
Owned with Mortgage 35
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 9
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 29
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 143

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 32
Two People 57
Three People 20
Four People 22
Five People 9
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 140

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Shellduck Close, Bude consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 32
Family Household 104
Other Household 7
Total 143

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 74
Deprived In One Dimension 57
Deprived In Two Dimensions 10
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 142

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in North Cornwall constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 162
Female 194
Total 356

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 18
5-9 31
10-14 32
15-19 20
20-24 11
25-29 16
30-34 18
35-39 19
40-44 22
45-49 21
50-54 15
55-59 21
60-64 24
65-69 27
70-74 21
75-79 15
80-84 16
85+ 6
Total 353

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode EX23 8FZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 83
Married 145
Separated 4
Divorced 22
Widowed 13
Total 267

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 186
Good 119
Fair 42
Bad 8
Very Bad 1
Total 356

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 83
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 47
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 44
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 28
No GCSEs or Equivalent 32
Other 10
Total 265

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Shellduck Close, Bude) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 344
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Other Asian 1
Black Caribbean 1
Other 2
Total 356

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 335
European Union 8
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 2
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Total 355

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 335
10+ Years 13
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 356

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to EX23 8FZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 66
United Kingdom 285
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 164
Christian 157
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 38
Total 359

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Poundstock ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 31% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 66
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 38
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 34
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 9
Retired 81
Looking After Home or Family 15
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 5
Other 6
Total 265

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 22
Professional Occupations 30
Associate Professional Occupations 11
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 22
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 142

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 33
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 71
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 16
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 45
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 42
Semi-Routine Occupation 24
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 10
Full-time Student 9
Total 267

Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ is within the Bude Town policing neighbourhood, under the Devon & Cornwall Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 50 crimes were reported within 1 mile of EX23 8FZ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 50 crimes committed near Shellduck Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Bude Town
Devon & Cornwall Police
Bude Police Station
Lansdown Close
Bude
EX23 8BP
Force Website: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to EX23 8FZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for EX23 8FZ.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ. The nearest is Bude Primary Academy - Juniors, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors 0.5 miles
    
Stratton Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Bude Primary Academy - Infants 0.6 miles
    
Marhamchurch CofE Academy 1.2 miles
    
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School 3.8 miles
    
Bridgerule Church of England Primary School 3.8 miles
    
Whitstone Primary School 5.3 miles
    
St Mark's CofE Academy 5.8 miles
    
Jacobstow Community Academy 6.4 miles
    
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School 7.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest secondary schools to Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ. The nearest is Budehaven Community School, approximately 710 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Budehaven Community School 710 yards
    
Holsworthy Community College 7.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ. The nearest is Stratton Medical Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Stratton Medical Centre 0.6 miles
Neetside Surgery 0.9 miles
Ruby Country Medical Group 7.7 miles
Bradworthy Surgery 8.2 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest dentists to Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ. The nearest is Bupa Dental Care Bude, approximately 330 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bupa Dental Care Bude 330 yards
Morwenna Dental Surgery 1 mile
Dr John Chope and Associates 7.6 miles
Holsworthy NHS Dental Care 7.6 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ. The nearest is Stratton Hospital - Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest opticians to Shellduck Close, Bude, EX23 8FZ. The nearest is Bude Eye Centre, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bude Eye Centre 0.9 miles
Vision Express (UK) Ltd 0.9 miles
Bude Eye Centre 6.1 miles
G C Bateman Ltd 7.6 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in EX23 8FZ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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