Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

LOWER BORE STREET, PL31 2JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BORE STREET, PL31 2JR.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL31 2JR 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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1/10
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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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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL31 2JR — age 36, 32% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

PL31 2JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Bore Street, 0.5km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2JR are sourced from Output Area E00095594 (shared with 13 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 2JR. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around PL31 2JR is moderate at 80 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 offences258
Anti-social behaviour77
Shoplifting38
Criminal damage and arson31
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils0.2 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils0.6 km
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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils0.8 km
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bodmin Sea Food0.3 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Philip Johnson Butchers0.4 km
  • Revolution Fuels Limited0.4 km
  • Stan May's Store0.5 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Westberry Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.7 km
  • Masons Arms0.3 km
  • The Weavers0.4 km
  • White Hart0.4 km
  • Bodmin Bowls Club0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.4 km
  • Bell Lane Fryer0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.1 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Peking Palace0.5 km
  • Viraj Fusion Limited0.3 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway5.2 km
  • Lostwithiel8.3 km
  • Luxulyan9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Robartes Road0.0 km
  • Robartes Road0.1 km
  • Sainsburys Entrance0.1 km
  • Sainsburys Entrance0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.2 km