PL31 1AL is a mixed residential area on Crinnicks Hill, 0.3km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00095615 (shared with 118 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRINNICKS HILL, PL31 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRINNICKS HILL, PL31 1AL.
324
50
£ 42,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL31 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1AL. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 271,000
4 sales · Mean £ 260,250
Terraced
£ 145,000
5 sales · Mean £ 130,600
Flat
£ 74,200
1 sales · Mean £ 74,200
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 1AL is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beacon ACE Academy
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Bodmin College
Berrycoombe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.3 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.2 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.3 km
- Stan May's Store0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.4 km
- Masons Arms0.7 km
- The Weavers0.3 km
- White Hart0.4 km
- Bodmin Bowls Club0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Asda Cafe0.3 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.4 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Peking Palace0.2 km
- Viraj Fusion Limited0.7 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway4.8 km
- Lostwithiel7.8 km
- Luxulyan9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crinnicks Hill0.2 km
- The Shire House Mount Folly0.2 km
- Mount Folly0.2 km
- Crinnicks Hill0.2 km
- Bodmin General Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311AL · Data under Open Government Licence