Postcode report
Is EX23 9EB a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About EX23 9EB: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX23 9EB is a postcode in Stratton, Kilkhampton & Morwenstow, Cornwall, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX23 9EB, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX23 9EB are local prosperity and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EX23 9EB is based on Cornwall 001 Census 2021. It covers 10,587 residents, 610 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near EX23 9EB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX23 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £389k from 46 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX23 9EB can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX23 9EB by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EX23 9EB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EX23 9EB
Is EX23 9EB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 36% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EX23 9EB?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX23 9EB?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EX23 9EB?
LocaleIQ matched EX23 9EB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX23 9EB?
The latest median sold price is £389k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX23 9EB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.