PL31 1AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Harleigh Road, 0.7km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For serious buyers, PL31 1AQ is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00095615 (shared with 118 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARLEIGH ROAD, PL31 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARLEIGH ROAD, PL31 1AQ.
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 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £305k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1AQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
5 sales · Mean £ 266,600
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL31 1AQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Beacon ACE Academy
Bodmin College
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Berrycoombe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.7 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.6 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.7 km
- Yummy Shop0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.6 km
- The Weavers0.7 km
- White Hart0.8 km
- Bodmin Bowls Club0.1 km
- Hole In The Wall0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.8 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Peking Palace0.6 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Bodmin Chicken House0.7 km
- College Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway4.4 km
- Lostwithiel7.4 km
- Luxulyan8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.1 km
- Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.1 km
- Bodmin General Station0.1 km
- Bodmin General Station0.1 km
- Bodmin General Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311AQ · Data under Open Government Licence