Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BADGERS WOOD, PL31 2FU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADGERS WOOD, PL31 2FU.

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Population

470

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils1.0 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils1.1 km
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Nanstallon Community Primary School

Good114 pupils1.4 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Borough Arms0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Pranzo0.5 km
  • Rowes Cornish Bakers0.3 km
  • Bodmin Community Hospital0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
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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