Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

HALGAVOR ROAD, PL31 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALGAVOR ROAD, PL31 1BW.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL31 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £432k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.

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

PL31 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Halgavor Road, 1.0km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL31 1BW represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, down 23.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00172833 (shared with 5 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 1BW. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 395,000

8 sales · Mean £ 406,875

Semi-Detached

£ 242,000

2 sales · Mean £ 242,000

Terraced

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

PL31 1BW has low crime rates — 29 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 offences41
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils0.6 km
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils0.6 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

5 nearby
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Philip Johnson Butchers1.0 km
  • Costcutters0.4 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt1.0 km
  • The Vine1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.9 km
  • The Weavers1.0 km
  • Bodmin Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Syds Bar0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Malcolm Barnecutt1.0 km
  • Miss Vs Cornwall1.0 km
  • Bodmin & Wenford Railway0.3 km
  • Cornwalls Regimental Museum0.4 km
  • Dragon Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Peking Palace0.9 km
  • Bodmin Chicken House1.0 km
  • College Lane Fish Bar0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway4.3 km
  • Lostwithiel7.2 km
  • Luxulyan8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Veterinary Surgery0.2 km
  • Veterinary Surgery0.2 km
  • Plas Newydd Avenue0.3 km
  • Plas Newydd Avenue0.3 km
  • Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.4 km