About Budge's Shop

Budge's Shop is a small village located in the county of Cornwall, in the south-west of England. It lies within the PL12 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the region, surrounded by open countryside. The village is known for its traditional Cornish character and is close to the coast, offering views of the surrounding landscape. It is a quiet place with a small population, and the local community is active in maintaining the area's rural charm. The village is accessible by road and is within easy reach of larger towns such as St Austell and Looe. Budge's Shop has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to medieval times, and it retains a sense of continuity with its past.

School Ratings in Budge's Shop

Families in Budge's Shop have access to 7 local schools. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Budge's Shop

Homes sell for an average of £295K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £387K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Budge's Shop

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Budge's Shop, with 15 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Budge's Shop

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Budge's Shop around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Budge's Shop

Budge's Shop benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,039 sales

Average Price £295K
£250 — £17M
Detached £387K 1,000
Semi £232K 690
Terraced £207K 908
Flat £144K 237

Schools & Education 7 nearby View all schools

7 Primary
St Germans Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Trenode CofE VA Primary Academy Primary Good 2.5 miles Menheniot Primary School Primary Good 2.9 miles Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Quethiock CofE School Primary Good 3.4 miles St Nicolas' CofE VA School, Downderry Primary Good 3.5 miles Trewidland Primary School Primary 4.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Budge's Shop IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Budge's Shop are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
6/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
3,999 Children (0-15) 15%
14,743 Working Age 57%
9,572 Older (60+) 37%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 29.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Budge's Shop 88 crimes · March 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Budge's Shop is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

34 Violence & Sexual Offences
15 Criminal Damage & Arson
8 Anti-Social Behaviour
7 Vehicle Crime
6 Public Order
6 Shoplifting
4 Other Theft
3 Drugs
2 Burglary
2 Theft from Person
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
Devon And Cornwall St Germans & Landrake Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Menheniot Train Station 2.4 miles
St Germans Train Station 2.5 miles
Causeland Train Station 4.3 miles
Sandplace Train Station 5 miles
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt Train Station 5.2 miles
Looe Train Station 5.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Bethany 0 yards Trerulefoot 0.6 miles Cutmere 0.6 miles Tideford 1.2 miles Tilland 1.2 miles Hessenford 1.8 miles Tideford Cross 1.8 miles St Germans 2.2 miles Shortacross 2.2 miles Polbathic 2.2 miles Doddycross 2.2 miles Narkurs 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Cornwall
Ward Saltash Essa
Constituency South East Cornwall
Parish Saltash
Region South West

Streets in PL12 30 shown View all streets

A38 6 A387 1 A388 17 Abbotscourt Lane 1 Adams Beck 1 Adit Lane 2 Alamein Road 5 Albert Road 2 Andrews Way 1 Ashburgh Parc 1 Ashton Way 1 B3249 2 Baber Close 1 Babis Farm Close 1 Babis Farm Court 1 Babis Farm Mews 1 Babis Farm Way 2 Babis Lane 1 Back Hill 1 Badgers Walk 1 Bag Lane 4 Barker's Hill 3 Barn Park 1 Barrow Down 1 Barton Close 1 Barton Meadows 2 Beatrice Avenue 2 Beaumont Terrace 1 Belle Vue Road 1 Bennett Gardens 1

Postcodes in PL12 50 shown View all postcodes

PL12 4AA PL12 4AB PL12 4AD PL12 4AE PL12 4AF PL12 4AG PL12 4AH PL12 4AJ PL12 4AL PL12 4AN PL12 4AP PL12 4AQ PL12 4AR PL12 4AS PL12 4AT PL12 4AU PL12 4AW PL12 4AX PL12 4AY PL12 4AZ PL12 4BA PL12 4BB PL12 4BD PL12 4BE PL12 4BG PL12 4BH PL12 4BJ PL12 4BL PL12 4BN PL12 4BP PL12 4BQ PL12 4BS PL12 4BT PL12 4BU PL12 4BW PL12 4BX PL12 4BY PL12 4BZ PL12 4DA PL12 4DB PL12 4DD PL12 4DE PL12 4DF PL12 4DG PL12 4DH PL12 4DJ PL12 4DL PL12 4DN PL12 4DP PL12 4DQ