PL31 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Beacon Road, 0.8km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
PL31 1AS 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00095616 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEACON ROAD, PL31 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON ROAD, PL31 1AS.
458
38
£ 42,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PL31 1AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1AS. The average age is 38.0. 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
Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 288,333
Flat
£ 91,250
4 sales · Mean £ 94,375
Terraced
£ 167,500
2 sales · Mean £ 167,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL31 1AS has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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 Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bodmin College
Beacon ACE Academy
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Berrycoombe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.8 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.9 km
- Yummy Shop0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.8 km
- The Weavers0.8 km
- White Hart0.9 km
- Bodmin Bowls Club0.3 km
- Hole In The Wall0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.9 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Peking Palace0.7 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Bodmin Chicken House0.8 km
- College Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway4.4 km
- Lostwithiel7.3 km
- Luxulyan8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Veterinary Surgery0.1 km
- Veterinary Surgery0.1 km
- Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.2 km
- Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.2 km
- Plas Newydd Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311AS · Data under Open Government Licence