Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BOSVENNA VIEW, PL31 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSVENNA VIEW, PL31 1AY.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL31 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £287k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL31 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bosvenna View, 0.5km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00095615 (shared with 118 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1AY. 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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 227,500

4 sales · Mean £ 236,250

Semi-Detached

£ 208,000

1 sales · Mean £ 208,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL31 1AY has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils0.5 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils1.0 km
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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils1.0 km
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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bodmin Sea Food0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Philip Johnson Butchers0.5 km
  • Revolution Fuels Limited0.6 km
  • Stan May's Store1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Westberry Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.6 km
  • Masons Arms0.8 km
  • The Weavers0.5 km
  • White Hart0.7 km
  • Bodmin Bowls Club0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.6 km
  • Bell Lane Fryer0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.6 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Peking Palace0.5 km
  • Viraj Fusion Limited0.8 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway4.6 km
  • Lostwithiel7.6 km
  • Luxulyan8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bosvenna View0.1 km
  • Bosvenna View0.1 km
  • Crinnicks Hill0.2 km
  • Crinnicks Hill0.2 km
  • Bodmin General Station0.2 km