Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

GRASS VALLEY PARK, PL31 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRASS VALLEY PARK, PL31 1DN.

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Population

572

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL31 1DN — age 43, 77% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.9% year-on-year.

home £284,464 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL31 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Grass Valley Park, 1.0km from Carminow Cross in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, down 18.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00095617 (shared with 35 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 1DN. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 239,875

18 sales · Mean £ 240,577

Terraced

£ 199,950

7 sales · Mean £ 194,207

Detached

£ 282,000

34 sales · Mean £ 297,686

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

PL31 1DN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils0.4 km
P

St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Costcutters0.6 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Syds Bar0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Dragon Leisure Centre0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • College Lane Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway3.4 km
  • Lostwithiel6.2 km
  • Luxulyan7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dragon Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Dragon Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Dragon Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • The Dragon Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Dragon Leisure Centre0.2 km