Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

ST MARYS ROAD, PL31 1NH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS ROAD, PL31 1NH.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL31 1NH 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.

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

No single demographic signal dominates PL31 1NH — age 48, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 39.6% year-on-year.

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

PL31 1NH is a mixed residential area on St Marys Road, 1.1km from St. Lawrence in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL31 1NH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 39.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1NH are sourced from Output Area E00095585 (shared with 7 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 1NH. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,125

4 sales · Mean £ 204,300

Detached

£ 287,500

4 sales · Mean £ 275,750

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

Crime around PL31 1NH is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences129
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order12
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils0.7 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils0.8 km
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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils1.0 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Stan May's Store0.9 km
  • Spar0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Masons Arms1.0 km
  • The Garland Ox0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Pranzo0.7 km
  • Rowes Cornish Bakers0.9 km
  • Bodmin Community Hospital0.7 km
  • Hideway Caff1.0 km
  • The Mill Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Viraj Fusion Limited0.9 km
  • Orchard Springs Campsite0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway5.6 km
  • Lostwithiel8.1 km
  • Bugle8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Marys Road0.0 km
  • St Marys Road0.0 km
  • Whitestone Road0.1 km
  • Pethybridge Drive0.2 km
  • Pethybridge Drive0.2 km