The ward centred on Bude sits on the north coast of Cornwall, close to the border with Devon, where the mouth of the River Neet and the old Bude Canal meet a string of popular beaches. It covers the town centre, harbour and seafront attractions such as Summerleaze Beach, Crooklets Beach and the tidal Bude Sea Pool, and includes stretches of the South West Coast Path that draw walkers and surfers alike.
Historically developed as a 19th‑century seaside resort with the canal playing a role in its growth, the area’s economy is now driven by tourism, hospitality and local services, alongside agriculture in the surrounding countryside. The community combines a lively independent high street, a strong surfing and outdoor culture and a mix of long‑term residents, retirees and seasonal workers, which together shape local social life and council priorities.
Postcode districts covering Bude
Most populated places nearby
- Bideford 19.6 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Bude Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Bude-Stratton Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Stratton Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Poughill Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Marhamchurch Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Widemouth Bay Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Launcells Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Poundstock Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Coombe Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Kilkhampton Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Bridgerule Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in Bude
EX23 8BW, EX23 8HB, EX23 8ER, EX23 8RX, EX23 8GB, EX23 8HA, EX23 8LY, EX23 8QR, EX23 8TA … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 33.2 miles53.5 km
- Exeter International Airport 49.7 miles79.9 km
- Meldon Railway Station 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Okehampton Railway Station 24.7 miles39.7 km
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Schools in Bude
- Budehaven Community School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Bude Haven Harbour 1.2 miles2 km
- Millook Haven Harbour 4 miles6.4 km
- Buckator Beach Beach 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Brownsham Wood Historic site 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Mouthmill Beach Beach 13.9 miles22.3 km