Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

ST LEONARDS, PL31 1JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LEONARDS, PL31 1JZ.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL31 1JZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PL31 1JZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

PL31 1JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Leonards, 0.9km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1JZ are sourced from Output Area E00095577 (shared with 5 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 1JZ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

Crime around PL31 1JZ is moderate at 59 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 offences143
Anti-social behaviour37
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils0.2 km
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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils0.3 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils0.5 km
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bodmin Sea Food0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Philip Johnson Butchers0.8 km
  • Revolution Fuels Limited0.9 km
  • Stan May's Store0.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Westberry Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Masons Arms0.2 km
  • The Weavers0.9 km
  • White Hart0.9 km
  • Hole In The Wall0.9 km
  • The Garland Ox0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Bell Lane Fryer0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.6 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Peking Palace0.9 km
  • Viraj Fusion Limited0.1 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway5.6 km
  • Lostwithiel8.5 km
  • Bugle9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Higher Bore Street0.1 km
  • Higher Bore Street0.2 km
  • Barn Lane0.2 km
  • Berrycoombe Hill0.2 km
  • Berrycombe Hill0.2 km