PL31 1BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lanhydrock View, 1.0km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For serious buyers, PL31 1BG is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 95% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 10.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00172830 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANHYDROCK VIEW, PL31 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANHYDROCK VIEW, PL31 1BG.
253
57
£ 42,200 /yr
44%
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 1BG is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £335k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1BG. The average age is 57.2. 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
£ 288,000
9 sales · Mean £ 290,605
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL31 1BG has low crime rates — 14 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
Bodmin College
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Beacon ACE Academy
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Berrycoombe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers1.0 km
- Yummy Shop1.0 km
- Costcutters0.6 km
- The Vine1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Malcolm Barnecutt1.0 km
- Miss Vs Cornwall1.0 km
- Bodmin & Wenford Railway0.4 km
- Cornwalls Regimental Museum0.5 km
- Dragon Leisure Centre0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Peking Palace1.0 km
- College Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
- Lucky House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bodmin Bowls Club0.6 km
- Syds Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway4.5 km
- Lostwithiel7.3 km
- Luxulyan8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Veterinary Surgery0.4 km
- Veterinary Surgery0.4 km
- Bosvenna View0.4 km
- Bosvenna View0.4 km
- Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311BG · Data under Open Government Licence