PL31 1RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Marys Road, 1.2km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL31 1RJ 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. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 69.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 1RJ are sourced from Output Area E00095598 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS ROAD, PL31 1RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS ROAD, PL31 1RJ.
358
39
£ 38,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 1RJ 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
With 50% social renting, PL31 1RJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 69.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 1RJ. The average age is 39.0. 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
Flat
£ 137,750
8 sales · Mean £ 143,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 1RJ is moderate at 62 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
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- Stan May's Store0.4 km
- Yummy Shop0.9 km
- The Old Tea Chest0.9 km
- Spar0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Masons Arms0.6 km
- The Garland Ox0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.9 km
- Pots Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Pranzo0.4 km
- Rowes Cornish Bakers0.7 km
- Bodmin Community Hospital0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Viraj Fusion Limited0.5 km
- Lucky House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway5.7 km
- Lostwithiel8.4 km
- Bugle8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Corporation Road0.1 km
- Corporation Road0.1 km
- St Lawrences Church0.2 km
- Roundabout0.2 km
- Top St Marys Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL311RJ · Data under Open Government Licence