PL31 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marshall Road, 1.0km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL31 1BQ represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00172830 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSHALL ROAD, PL31 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHALL ROAD, PL31 1BQ.
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 1BQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL31 1BQ has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Beacon ACE Academy
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bodmin College
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Berrycoombe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers1.0 km
- Yummy Shop1.0 km
- Costcutters0.7 km
- The Vine1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Malcolm Barnecutt1.0 km
- Miss Vs Cornwall1.0 km
- Bodmin & Wenford Railway0.5 km
- Cornwalls Regimental Museum0.6 km
- Dragon Leisure Centre1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Peking Palace1.0 km
- College Lane Fish Bar0.7 km
- Lucky House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bodmin Bowls Club0.6 km
- Syds Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway4.6 km
- Lostwithiel7.3 km
- Luxulyan8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bosvenna View0.4 km
- Bosvenna View0.4 km
- Veterinary Surgery0.5 km
- Veterinary Surgery0.5 km
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