PL31 1HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Robartes Road, 0.5km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL31 1HW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00095595 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROBARTES ROAD, PL31 1HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBARTES ROAD, PL31 1HW.
216
48
£ 38,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 1HW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL31 1HW has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1HW. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 1HW is moderate at 79 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
Beacon ACE Academy
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Berrycoombe School
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.4 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.4 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.5 km
- Stan May's Store0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.7 km
- Masons Arms0.2 km
- The Weavers0.5 km
- White Hart0.5 km
- Bodmin Bowls Club1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Asda Cafe0.5 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.2 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Peking Palace0.5 km
- Viraj Fusion Limited0.3 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway5.2 km
- Lostwithiel8.3 km
- Luxulyan9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Robartes Road0.0 km
- Robartes Road0.0 km
- Sainsburys Entrance0.2 km
- Sainsburys Entrance0.2 km
- Lower Bore Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311HW · Data under Open Government Licence