PL31 1DU is a safe, established residential area on Castle Canyke Road, 0.6km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
Within the PL31 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00095616 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE CANYKE ROAD, PL31 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE CANYKE ROAD, PL31 1DU.
458
38
£ 42,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 1DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL31 1DU — age 38, 44% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1DU. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 285,000
5 sales · Mean £ 258,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL31 1DU has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bodmin College
Beacon ACE Academy
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.7 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.7 km
- Yummy Shop0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.6 km
- The Weavers0.7 km
- White Hart0.8 km
- Bodmin Bowls Club0.0 km
- Hole In The Wall0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Asda Cafe0.7 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
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Peking Palace0.6 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Bodmin Chicken House0.7 km
- College Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway4.3 km
- Lostwithiel7.4 km
- Luxulyan8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.1 km
- Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.1 km
- St Petrocs School0.1 km
- Plas Newydd Avenue0.1 km
- Plas Newydd Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311DU · Data under Open Government Licence