PL31 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bosvenna View, 0.6km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL31, PL31 1AU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00095615 (shared with 118 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOSVENNA VIEW, PL31 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSVENNA VIEW, PL31 1AU.
324
50
£ 42,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
PL31 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 84% 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. Property prices are trending up 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1AU. The average age is 50.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 292,475
4 sales · Mean £ 293,612
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL31 1AU has low crime rates — 30 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
Beacon ACE Academy
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
Bodmin College
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Berrycoombe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.7 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.6 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.7 km
- Yummy Shop0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.6 km
- Masons Arms0.9 km
- The Weavers0.6 km
- White Hart0.8 km
- Bodmin Bowls Club0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.7 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Peking Palace0.6 km
- Viraj Fusion Limited0.9 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway4.6 km
- Lostwithiel7.5 km
- Luxulyan8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bosvenna View0.1 km
- Bosvenna View0.1 km
- Bodmin General Station0.2 km
- Bodmin General Station0.2 km
- Bodmin General Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311AU · Data under Open Government Licence