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.
TOWER COURT, PL31 1FP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER COURT, PL31 1FP.
318
38
£ 38,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
Berrycoombe School
Beacon ACE Academy
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Masons Arms0.4 km
- The Garland Ox0.3 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PL311FP · Data under Open Government Licence