Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MARKS DRIVE, PL31 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKS DRIVE, PL31 1BD.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL31 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PL31 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 17.0% year-on-year.

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

PL31 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Marks Drive, 0.7km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 17.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00095616 (shared with 15 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 1BD. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

8 sales · Mean £ 301,118

Semi-Detached

£ 186,000

5 sales · Mean £ 181,300

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

PL31 1BD has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils0.4 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils0.7 km
A

North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils1.2 km
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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bodmin Sea Food0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Philip Johnson Butchers0.7 km
  • Revolution Fuels Limited0.8 km
  • Yummy Shop0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Westberry Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.7 km
  • The Weavers0.7 km
  • White Hart0.8 km
  • Bodmin Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Hole In The Wall0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Peking Palace0.7 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Bodmin Chicken House0.7 km
  • College Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.8 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
  • Veterinary Surgery0.2 km
  • Veterinary Surgery0.2 km
  • Bodmin General Station0.2 km