PL31 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Beacon Road, 0.8km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL31, PL31 1AR offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 95% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £496k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00172830 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACON ROAD, PL31 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON ROAD, PL31 1AR.
253
57
£ 42,200 /yr
44%
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
Average age 57, 95% owned. PL31 1AR is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £496k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1AR. The average age is 57.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 496,250
2 sales · Mean £ 496,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL31 1AR has low crime rates — 24 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 Food0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.7 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.8 km
- Yummy Shop0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.7 km
- The Weavers0.8 km
- White Hart0.9 km
- Bodmin Bowls Club0.3 km
- Hole In The Wall0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Asda Cafe0.8 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.8 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Peking Palace0.7 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Bodmin Chicken House0.8 km
- College Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway4.5 km
- Lostwithiel7.4 km
- Luxulyan8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Veterinary Surgery0.2 km
- Veterinary Surgery0.2 km
- Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.2 km
- Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.2 km
- Bosvenna View0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311AR · Data under Open Government Licence