Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL31 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL31 1DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PL31 1DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PL31 1DR is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Carminow Cross in Bodmin. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

PL31 1DR is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1DR 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 1DR. 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.

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

PL31 1DR has low crime rates — 14 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 offences7
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils0.7 km
P

St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Costcutters0.9 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bodmin Rugby Football Club1.0 km
  • Syds Bar0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Dragon Leisure Centre0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • College Lane Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway3.0 km
  • Lostwithiel6.1 km
  • Luxulyan8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Normandy Way0.3 km
  • Normandy Way0.4 km
  • Carminow Road0.4 km
  • Carminow Road0.4 km
  • Roman Drive0.5 km