PL31 2FU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Badgers Wood, 0.8km from Dunmere in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 2FU are sourced from Output Area E00182827 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADGERS WOOD, PL31 2FU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADGERS WOOD, PL31 2FU.
470
29
£ 38,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 2FU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL31 2FU — age 29, 68% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (29) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 2FU. The average age is 29.3. 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 Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 103,250
2 sales · Mean £ 103,250
Terraced
£ 101,500
1 sales · Mean £ 101,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 2FU is moderate at 69 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
Berrycoombe School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
Nanstallon Community Primary School
Beacon ACE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Borough Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Pranzo0.5 km
- Rowes Cornish Bakers0.3 km
- Bodmin Community Hospital0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Home Bargains0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway6.5 km
- Roche8.3 km
- Bugle8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Midway Road0.1 km
- Midway Road0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
- Green Valley Road0.2 km
- Green Valley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL312FU · Data under Open Government Licence