Shellduck Close Bude, Cornwall
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX23), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9001203.
4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £360,000 across 1 sale. 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 38.8 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 560 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 42 to 47 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Stratton Medical Centre, about 1.0 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £338,248 | £281,500 | £394,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2017 | 4 EX23 8FZ | Detached | £310,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 2 EX23 8FZ | Detached | £360,000 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 3 EX23 8FZ | Detached | £281,500 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 1 EX23 8FZ | Detached | £394,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House (1); House, detached (1). Built: 2015 (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (29% of about 1,380 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX23 8FZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX23 8GH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 42 m and 47 m above sea level (45 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX23 8FZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX23 8GH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Okehampton 348,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 38.8 km |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 16 within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Bude | 310 m |
| Car parks | Crescent Long Stay Car Park | 1.4 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest PoGo Charge | 1.5 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 54.1 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 104.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Stratton Medical Centre | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Stratton Pharmacy | 1.0 km |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Buda Dental Care Bude | 270 m |
| Hospital | Stratton Hospital | 1.0 km |
| Police station | Bude Police | 1.4 km |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Bude Cashzone | 1.3 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,580 m² | 560 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 3,630 m² | 590 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 570 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 590 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 980 m² | 1.4 km |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm, a scheduled monument, 250 m west. 8 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site 415m west of Binhamy Farm | Scheduled monument | 250 m west |
| Battle of Stratton 1643 | Registered battlefield | 1.4 km north |
| Round at Stamford Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grushill Wood | Wood | 1.5 km north-east |
| Shalder Hill | Hill | 1.5 km west |
| Whalesborough Wood | Wood | 2.0 km south-west |
| Summerleaze Beach | Beach | 2.1 km north-west |
| Efford Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.2 km west |
| Maer Lake Nature Reserve | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budehaven Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bude Primary Academy - Juniors | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Stratton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m | No published inspection |
| Bude Primary Academy - Infants | Primary | 2–7 | 950 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Bread Shack EX23 8FS | Mobile caterer | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Lidl EX23 8BA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2016 |
| Subway EX23 8GT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Kernow Chippy EX23 8FL | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Howl Brewing EX23 8LY | Manufacturers/packers | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Morrisons Daily Bude EX23 8UA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Nov 2024 |
| The Venue EX23 8AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Bude Leisure Centre EX23 8AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Morrisons EX23 8UA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| A Slice Of The Party EX23 8QN | Retailers - other | 460 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| The Food Hub EX23 8LY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| The Crib Box EX23 8QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chough Close (16); On or near Bittern Close (7); On or near Pomarine Close (3); On or near Shorelark Way (2); On or near Wagtail Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Curlew Road · Pomarine Close · Bittern Close · Cormorant Close · Lapwing Row · Sanderling Close · Gannet Court · Wigeon Road · Wigeon Road · Chough Close · Shorelark Way · Wagtail Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.