Is PL31 1BZ a safe place to live?

Yes, PL31 1BZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PL31 1BZ?

The average property price in PL31 1BZ is currently around £121k.

What is the population of PL31 1BZ?

The population for the PL31 1BZ area is approximately 253 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

GREEN LANE, PL31 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, PL31 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

253

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Avg Age

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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 1BZ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £121k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL31 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Green Lane, 1.4km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL31 1BZ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1BZ 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 1BZ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 121,000

2 sales · Mean £ 121,000

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

PL31 1BZ has low crime rates — 9 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 offences7

Criminal damage and arson4

Anti-social behaviour1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils0.6 km

St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils1.0 km

Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils1.2 km

North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils1.4 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils1.5 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 Club0.8 km
Syds Bar0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Bodmin & Wenford Railway0.7 km
Cornwalls Regimental Museum0.8 km
Dragon Leisure Centre0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

College Lane Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bodmin Parkway4.3 km
Lostwithiel6.9 km
Luxulyan7.9 km

Bus Stops

Community College0.5 km