Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

GREEN LANE, PL31 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, PL31 1BY.

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Population

556

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PL31 1BY has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 32.0% year-on-year.

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

PL31 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Green Lane, 1.1km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PL31 1BY 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £190k, down 32.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00095604 (shared with 11 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 1BY. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 137,000

5 sales · Mean £ 136,400

Terraced

£ 218,750

2 sales · Mean £ 218,750

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

PL31 1BY 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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils0.3 km
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils0.5 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils1.2 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club1.0 km
  • Bodmin Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Syds Bar0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Costcutters0.1 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bodmin & Wenford Railway0.5 km
  • Cornwalls Regimental Museum0.4 km
  • Dragon Leisure Centre0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • College Lane Fish Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway4.0 km
  • Lostwithiel7.0 km
  • Luxulyan8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Community College0.2 km
  • Community College0.2 km
  • Community College0.2 km
  • Veterinary Surgery0.3 km
  • Plas Newydd Avenue0.3 km