PL31 2AA is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL31 2AA represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for PL31 2AA are sourced from Output Area E00095608 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL31 2AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL31 2AA.
312
52
£ 42,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL31 2AA spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 2AA. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 2AA is moderate at 63 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 Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Beacon ACE Academy
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
Bodmin College
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Berrycoombe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.4 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt Callywith Cabin0.8 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.1 km
- Masons Arms1.0 km
- The Callywith0.8 km
- The Weavers0.3 km
- White Hart0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Asda Cafe0.3 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.4 km
- Bodmin KFC0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Peking Palace0.3 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Bodmin Chicken House0.3 km
- Lucky House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway4.6 km
- Lostwithiel7.9 km
- Luxulyan9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lidl0.0 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Priory House0.2 km
- Bramley Park0.3 km
- The Shire House Mount Folly0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL312AA · Data under Open Government Licence