Older, solid-walled homes
Around 21% of homes here are pre-1919. Older roofs, chimneys and timber floors are where repair bills hide, and breathable lime-based materials usually suit these walls better than cement.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Bude, Cornwall
Surveyors in Bude
Buying in Bude? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Bude
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Choose by age in Bude: a Level 2 for post-war homes, a Level 3 for period ones. For a pre-1919, listed, extended or altered home, choose a Level 3. For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is usually enough.
- 21% of homes in the 6 neighbourhoods where Bude homes sold were built before 1919.
- 22 listed buildings in and around Bude, 3 of them Grade I or II*.
Bude market snapshot
The median Bude sale in 2025 was £353,750, across 138 sales (down 4% on 2024's £370,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £353,750
- Sales, 2025
- 138
- Median vs 2024
- -4.4%
- Leasehold share
- 23%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 7,347
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £428,000 |
| semi-detached | £325,000 |
| terraced | £295,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £180,000 |
Sales mix: detached 38%, semi-detached 24%, flat/maisonette 21%, terraced 17%. EX23. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Bude built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Bude
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 22 buildings in and around Bude, including Barn About 40 Metres South East Of Tremaer (Grade II*); Ebbingford Manor (Grade II*); Sea Lock, Lock Gates And Hand Winches (Grade II*). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: Barn About 40 Metres South East Of Tremaer · Ebbingford Manor · Sea Lock, Lock Gates And Hand Winches
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Bude. Permitted development rights are narrower inside a conservation area, so extensions, windows and solar panels may need planning permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
6 of the 91 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 4 in Zone 3. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Bude is class 4: an estimated 5 to 10% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Radon is a known issue in much of the South West; ask whether the home has been tested or has protection.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mining and mundic
Cornwall's mines left shafts and workings that aren't all mapped, which is why a mining search comes as standard here; pre-1950 concrete homes also raise the mundic question.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Bude the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). This is the 'killas' country of slate and shale; older homes are often rubble stone, sometimes slate-hung, and weathering of soft stone and mortar is common.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Bude shows moderate slope instability (landslides) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
Coastal exposure
At roughly 0.4 km from the open sea, exposure matters: check render, chimneys, window seals and metalwork for salt and weather damage.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
With 22% of sales leasehold, many Bude buyers face a lease: under about 80 years left, extension costs rise.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Bude's homes were built
Bude LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Bude?
Selling a home in Bude? Last year's medians ran: detached £428,000, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £295,000, flat/maisonette £180,000. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
Need an EPC in Bude? EPCs in Bude. Request a quote for your sale or let.
Places near Bude
- Stratton 2.2 km · £316,000
- Holsworthy 13.7 km · £262,500
- Bradworthy 13.7 km · £267,500
- Hartland 18.5 km · £220,000
- Boscastle 19.3 km · £282,500
- Tintagel 23.6 km · £285,000
Also covering: Widemouth Bay. We survey these places too; they don't have a page of their own.
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Bude survey questions
How much do houses cost in Bude?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 138 homes sold in Bude in 2025 with a median price of £353,750 (down 4% on 2024's £370,000). The most common type sold was detached (38% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Bude?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. 21% of homes in the 6 neighbourhoods where Bude homes sold were built before 1919. 22 listed buildings in and around Bude, 3 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Bude in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 100% of the 91 sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area, and the central 1 km square is class 4 (5 to 10% of homes above the Action Level).
Does Bude flood?
Of 91 postcodes in Bude with 2025 sales, 6 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 4 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
Do I need a mining search when buying in Bude?
Almost always. your solicitor will order a mining search as part of the usual Cornish searches.
How do I get a survey quote in Bude?
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the Bude address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.