Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BARRIE CRESCENT, PL31 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRIE CRESCENT, PL31 1BN.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PL31 1BN 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 of this neighbourhood.

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

PL31 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barrie Crescent, 1.1km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00172830 (shared with 12 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 PL31 1BN. 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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

7 sales · Mean £ 236,964

Detached

£ 233,750

4 sales · Mean £ 244,375

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL31 1BN has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils0.7 km
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils0.8 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils1.0 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costcutters0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bodmin Bowls Club0.6 km
  • Syds Bar0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bodmin & Wenford Railway0.5 km
  • Cornwalls Regimental Museum0.6 km
  • Dragon Leisure Centre0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • College Lane Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway4.4 km
  • Lostwithiel7.1 km
  • Luxulyan8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Veterinary Surgery0.4 km
  • Veterinary Surgery0.4 km
  • Community College0.5 km