Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

FOULSTON WAY, PL31 2QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOULSTON WAY, PL31 2QH.

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Population

421

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL31 2QH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL31 2QH's 60% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 26.3% year-on-year.

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

PL31 2QH is a mixed residential area on Foulston Way, 1.2km 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 — 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, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £388k, down 26.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 2QH are sourced from Output Area E00095579 (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 2QH. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 210,000

5 sales · Mean £ 208,000

Detached

£ 395,000

7 sales · Mean £ 415,714

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

Crime around PL31 2QH is moderate at 82 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 offences171
Criminal damage and arson33
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order18
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils0.4 km
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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils0.5 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Stan May's Store0.5 km
  • Spar0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Masons Arms0.7 km
  • The Garland Ox0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Pranzo0.2 km
  • Rowes Cornish Bakers0.5 km
  • Bodmin Community Hospital0.3 km
  • Hideway Caff0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Viraj Fusion Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway5.9 km
  • Lostwithiel8.5 km
  • Bugle8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Corporation Road0.1 km
  • Corporation Road0.1 km
  • Vivian Road0.1 km
  • Donovan Way0.2 km
  • Donovan Way0.2 km