PL31 1NH is a mixed residential area on St Marys Road, 1.1km from St. Lawrence in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL31 1NH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 39.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1NH are sourced from Output Area E00095585 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS ROAD, PL31 1NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS ROAD, PL31 1NH.
259
48
£ 38,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 1NH 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL31 1NH — age 48, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 39.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1NH. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,125
4 sales · Mean £ 204,300
Detached
£ 287,500
4 sales · Mean £ 275,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 1NH is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Stan May's Store0.9 km
- Spar0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Masons Arms1.0 km
- The Garland Ox0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Pranzo0.7 km
- Rowes Cornish Bakers0.9 km
- Bodmin Community Hospital0.7 km
- Hideway Caff1.0 km
- The Mill Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Viraj Fusion Limited0.9 km
- Orchard Springs Campsite0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway5.6 km
- Lostwithiel8.1 km
- Bugle8.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Marys Road0.0 km
- St Marys Road0.0 km
- Whitestone Road0.1 km
- Pethybridge Drive0.2 km
- Pethybridge Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311NH · Data under Open Government Licence