PL31 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 469 active and 118 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PL31 (18%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents (14%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL31 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PL31 are around £224k, down 6.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PL31 at 239 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL31 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PL31 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL31 postcode area.
16,600
42
£ 34,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 42, PL31 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £224k. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
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Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bodmin College
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Beacon ACE Academy
Berrycoombe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Spar
- Bodmin Way Community Larder
- Cornish Garage
- Rowes Cornish Bakers (inside Asda)
- Bodmin Sea Food
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Weavers
- White Hart
- Bodmin Bowls Club
- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club
- Hole In The Wall
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Chaba's Kitchen
- Discovering42 CIC
- McDonalds
- Taste Of Portugal
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- B And M Retail Ltd
- Home Bargains
- Sainsburys Supermarket
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bodmin Chicken House
- College Lane Fish Bar
- Domino's Pizza
- Lucky House
- Oriental Chinese Takeaway
- + 3 more
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