PL31 1JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Leonards, 0.9km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1JZ are sourced from Output Area E00095577 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST LEONARDS, PL31 1JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LEONARDS, PL31 1JZ.
295
44
£ 38,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 1JZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL31 1JZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 72% 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 1JZ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 1JZ is moderate at 59 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
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Berrycoombe School
Beacon ACE Academy
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.8 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.9 km
- Stan May's Store0.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Masons Arms0.2 km
- The Weavers0.9 km
- White Hart0.9 km
- Hole In The Wall0.9 km
- The Garland Ox0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.6 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Peking Palace0.9 km
- Viraj Fusion Limited0.1 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway5.6 km
- Lostwithiel8.5 km
- Bugle9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Higher Bore Street0.1 km
- Higher Bore Street0.2 km
- Barn Lane0.2 km
- Berrycoombe Hill0.2 km
- Berrycombe Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311JZ · Data under Open Government Licence