Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL31 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL31 1DH.

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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 1DH 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 1DH 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.

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

PL31 1DH is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km 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 1DH 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, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1DH 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 1DH. 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.

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

PL31 1DH has low crime rates — 24 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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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 pupils1.0 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils1.3 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

5 nearby
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Philip Johnson Butchers0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.2 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.8 km
  • The Vine1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.9 km
  • The Weavers0.9 km
  • Bodmin Bowls Club0.3 km
  • Hole In The Wall1.0 km
  • Syds Bar0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.9 km
  • Miss Vs Cornwall0.9 km
  • The Beehive1.0 km
  • Bodmin & Wenford Railway0.3 km
  • Cornwalls Regimental Museum0.2 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Peking Palace0.9 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Bodmin Chicken House0.9 km
  • College Lane Fish Bar0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway4.1 km
  • Lostwithiel7.1 km
  • Luxulyan8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Veterinary Surgery0.1 km
  • Plas Newydd Avenue0.1 km
  • Veterinary Surgery0.1 km
  • Plas Newydd Avenue0.2 km
  • Castle Cankye Road0.2 km