Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

ATHELSTAN PARK, PL31 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATHELSTAN PARK, PL31 1DT.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

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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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL31 1DT — age 54, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PL31 1DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Athelstan Park, 0.8km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL31, PL31 1DT offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, down 1.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00095614 (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 1DT. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

13 sales · Mean £ 299,265

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

PL31 1DT has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils0.1 km
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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils0.6 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils1.0 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bodmin Sea Food0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Philip Johnson Butchers0.8 km
  • Revolution Fuels Limited0.8 km
  • Yummy Shop1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Westberry Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.6 km
  • The Weavers0.8 km
  • White Hart0.9 km
  • Bodmin Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Hole In The Wall0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.8 km
  • Bell Lane Fryer0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt0.8 km
  • Miss Vs Cornwall0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Peking Palace0.7 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Bodmin Chicken House0.8 km
  • College Lane Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway4.1 km
  • Lostwithiel7.2 km
  • Luxulyan8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Cankye Road0.1 km
  • Plas Newydd Avenue0.2 km
  • Plas Newydd Avenue0.3 km
  • St Petrocs School0.3 km
  • Bodmin General (Bodmin & Wenford Railway)0.3 km