Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

TOWER COURT, PL31 1FP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER COURT, PL31 1FP.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL31 1FP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL31 1FP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

PL31 1FP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tower Court, 1.1km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

PL31 1FP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1FP are sourced from Output Area E00095597 (shared with 14 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 1FP. The average age is 37.7. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

Flat

£ 75,000

1 sales · Mean £ 75,000

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

Crime around PL31 1FP is moderate at 60 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 offences161
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft14
Public order14

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils0.1 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils0.2 km
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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils0.3 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils0.6 km
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bodmin Sea Food0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Philip Johnson Butchers1.0 km
  • Stan May's Store0.2 km
  • Yummy Shop0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Masons Arms0.4 km
  • The Garland Ox0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bell Lane Fryer0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.8 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt1.0 km
  • Pots Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Viraj Fusion Limited0.3 km
  • Lucky House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway5.7 km
  • Lostwithiel8.5 km
  • Bugle8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Top St Marys Road0.0 km
  • Roundabout0.1 km
  • Five Ways0.1 km
  • Five Ways0.1 km
  • St Lawrences Church0.1 km