PL31 1QW is a mixed residential area on Queens Crescent, 0.9km from St. Lawrence in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 37.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1QW are sourced from Output Area E00095584 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS CRESCENT, PL31 1QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS CRESCENT, PL31 1QW.
284
42
£ 38,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL31 1QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 37.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1QW. The average age is 42.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 178,000
9 sales · Mean £ 204,888
Semi-Detached
£ 165,500
20 sales · Mean £ 191,225
Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 1QW is moderate at 70 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
Berrycoombe School
Beacon ACE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Stan May's Store0.9 km
- Spar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Pranzo0.5 km
- Rowes Cornish Bakers0.7 km
- Bodmin Community Hospital0.4 km
- The Mill Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Oriental Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Viraj Fusion Limited0.9 km
- Orchard Springs Campsite0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Garland Ox1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway5.9 km
- Bugle8.2 km
- Roche8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Drive0.0 km
- Beech Drive0.1 km
- Beech Drive0.1 km
- St Piran Close0.2 km
- Queens Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311QW · Data under Open Government Licence