Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BLOWINGHOUSE LANE, PL30 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOWINGHOUSE LANE, PL30 5BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL30 5BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL30 5BN combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 24.2% year-on-year.

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

PL30 5BN is a safe, established residential area on Blowinghouse Lane, 0.8km from Laninval House in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL30, PL30 5BN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k, up 24.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL30 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00095586 (shared with 10 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 PL30 5BN. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 520,000

7 sales · Mean £ 491,428

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

PL30 5BN has low crime rates — 8 incidents 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils1.2 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils1.2 km
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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils1.4 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bodmin Community Hospital1.0 km
  • The Mill Cafe0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Orchard Springs Campsite0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway5.7 km
  • Bugle7.7 km
  • Luxulyan7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bawden Road0.3 km
  • Pethybridge Drive0.3 km
  • Pethybridge Drive0.3 km
  • Bawden Road0.3 km
  • Queens Crescent0.4 km