PL31 2NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillside Park, 0.8km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 2NQ are sourced from Output Area E00095588 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE PARK, PL31 2NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE PARK, PL31 2NQ.
560
37
£ 38,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 2NQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PL31 2NQ is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 2NQ. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 151,000
5 sales · Mean £ 142,340
Detached
£ 136,250
2 sales · Mean £ 136,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 2NQ is moderate at 69 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.
school Local Schools
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
Berrycoombe School
Beacon ACE Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.6 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.7 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.7 km
- Stan May's Store0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club1.0 km
- Masons Arms0.3 km
- The Weavers0.8 km
- White Hart0.7 km
- Hole In The Wall0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.5 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Peking Palace0.8 km
- Viraj Fusion Limited0.3 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway5.6 km
- Lostwithiel8.6 km
- Bugle9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Scarletts Well Road0.1 km
- Scarletts Well Road0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Lower Bore Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL312NQ · Data under Open Government Licence