Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BARN LANE, PL31 1LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN LANE, PL31 1LU.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL31 1LU 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PL31 1LU has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barn Lane, 0.8km 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 1LU 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, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £182k. 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 1LU are sourced from Output Area E00095599 (shared with 8 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 1LU. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 182,000

1 sales · Mean £ 182,000

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

Crime around PL31 1LU is moderate at 54 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 offences165
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft15
Public order14

school Local Schools

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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils0.2 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils0.3 km
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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils1.1 km
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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bodmin Sea Food0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Philip Johnson Butchers0.7 km
  • Revolution Fuels Limited0.8 km
  • Stan May's Store0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Westberry Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club1.0 km
  • Masons Arms0.3 km
  • The Weavers0.8 km
  • White Hart0.8 km
  • Bodmin Bowls Club1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.8 km
  • Bell Lane Fryer0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.5 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Peking Palace0.8 km
  • Viraj Fusion Limited0.3 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway5.3 km
  • Lostwithiel8.1 km
  • Luxulyan8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Top of Rock Lane0.0 km
  • Robartes Road0.2 km
  • Robartes Road0.2 km
  • Barn Lane Flamank Park0.2 km
  • Barn Lane Flamank Park0.2 km