Downs View, Bude
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX23 8RF, EX23 8RG.
At a glance
22 property sales on Downs View, Bude have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £292,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £243,181. Average sale prices fell from £492,983 in 2016 to £292,500 in 2026 (-41%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 17% below the Bude average of £352,385 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Downs View compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all EX23 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 11 | £243,181 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £497,790 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Detached | 3 | £524,150 | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Terraced | 3 | £592,500 | 7 May 2024 |
Sold prices on Downs View
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Flat, 9, Downs View EX23 8RF | 17 Mar 2026 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 9, Downs View EX23 8RF | 11 Mar 2026 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| The Top Flat, 10, Downs View EX23 8RF | 1 May 2025 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Wyvern, 7, Downs View EX23 8RF | 7 May 2024 | £575,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Downs View EX23 8RF | 4 May 2023 | £760,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 26, Downs View EX23 8RG | 22 Jul 2022 | £247,329 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 27, Downs View EX23 8RG | 18 Feb 2022 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 27, Downs View EX23 8RG | 28 Jan 2022 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 27, Downs View EX23 8RG | 28 Jan 2022 | £302,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 26, Downs View EX23 8RG | 29 Jul 2021 | £212,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Downs View EX23 8RF | 22 Jun 2021 | £460,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Downs View EX23 8RF | 7 May 2021 | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 9, Downs View EX23 8RF | 5 Feb 2021 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 38, Downs View EX23 8RG | 1 Feb 2021 | £665,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Top Flat, 9, Downs View EX23 8RF | 8 Dec 2020 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Rear Flat, 9, Downs View EX23 8RF | 14 May 2020 | £245,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Downs View EX23 8RF | 7 Dec 2017 | £407,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Downs View EX23 8RF | 20 Oct 2017 | £442,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Rear Flat, 10, Downs View EX23 8RF | 9 Oct 2017 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Downs View EX23 8RG | 13 Sep 2017 | £499,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Downs View EX23 8RF | 30 May 2017 | £425,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 4, Downs View EX23 8RF | 22 Aug 2016 | £444,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Surfside, 19, Downs View EX23 8RF | 13 Jun 2016 | £585,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Downs View EX23 8RF | 29 Feb 2016 | £449,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Top Flat, 9, Downs View | £220,000 (Dec 2020) → £270,000 (Mar 2026) | +23% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 1, 9, Downs View | £260,000 (Feb 2021) → £315,000 (Mar 2026) | +21% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Downs View
Crime
53 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downs View in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 26 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Downs View is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Tamar Flood alert area
- North Cornwall coast from The Rumps to Hartland Point Flood alert area
- North Cornwall coast from The Rumps to Hartland Point Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Downs View
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants 126 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors 230 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Budehaven Community School 1,145 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Stratton Primary School 340 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Marhamchurch CofE Academy 128 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Saratoga Holiday Flats (opp, Downs View) 1 min walk
- Camelot Hotel (SE-bound) 2 min walk
- Flexbury Stores (opp, Golf House Road) 2 min walk
- Flexbury Church (E-bound, Flexbury Park Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Neetside Surgery
Leven Road, Bude · 0.4 mi - Stratton Medical Centre
Hospital Road, Stratton, Bude · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 65.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 29.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 664 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,414 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 98% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in EX23
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- Trelawney Avenue£281k
- Elizabeth Road£330k
- Bede Haven Close£362k
- Stratton Road£241k
- Crooklets Road£382k
- Vicarage Road£175k