Side-by-side comparison of EX23 Bude and EX31 Barnstaple covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
EX31 is the more affordable option at £303,500 median vs £343,000 in EX23. EX23 has lower recorded crime (999 vs 1,675 offences over 13 months). EX31 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | EX23 Bude | EX31 Barnstaple |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £343,000 | £303,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,591 | £2,642 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 999 | 1,675 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 17.0 | 30.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 72.2 | 72.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.