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.
FOULSTON WAY, PL31 2QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOULSTON WAY, PL31 2QH.
421
42
£ 38,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 2QH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Berrycoombe School
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
Beacon ACE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Stan May's Store0.5 km
- Spar0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Masons Arms0.7 km
- The Garland Ox0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Pranzo0.2 km
- Rowes Cornish Bakers0.5 km
- Bodmin Community Hospital0.3 km
- Hideway Caff0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL312QH · Data under Open Government Licence