Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

LOSTWITHIEL ROAD, PL31 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOSTWITHIEL ROAD, PL31 1DB.

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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 1DB 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

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in PL31 1DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PL31 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Lostwithiel Road, 1.0km 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 1DB 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. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1DB 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 1DB. 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

Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

PL31 1DB has low crime rates — 25 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft8
Public order5

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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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils0.4 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils1.1 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Philip Johnson Butchers1.0 km
  • Costcutters0.2 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.9 km
  • The Weavers1.0 km
  • Bodmin Bowls Club0.3 km
  • Syds Bar0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Malcolm Barnecutt1.0 km
  • Miss Vs Cornwall0.9 km
  • Bodmin & Wenford Railway0.4 km
  • Cornwalls Regimental Museum0.2 km
  • Dragon Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Peking Palace0.9 km
  • Bodmin Chicken House1.0 km
  • College Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway4.1 km
  • Lostwithiel7.1 km
  • Luxulyan8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Plas Newydd Avenue0.2 km
  • Plas Newydd Avenue0.2 km
  • Castle Cankye Road0.2 km
  • Veterinary Surgery0.2 km
  • Veterinary Surgery0.2 km