PL31 2JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Bore Street, 0.5km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2JR are sourced from Output Area E00095594 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER BORE STREET, PL31 2JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BORE STREET, PL31 2JR.
273
36
£ 38,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 2JR 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
No single demographic signal dominates PL31 2JR — age 36, 32% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2JR. The average age is 35.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 2JR is moderate at 80 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
Beacon ACE Academy
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin
Berrycoombe School
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bodmin Sea Food0.3 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.4 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.4 km
- Stan May's Store0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.7 km
- Masons Arms0.3 km
- The Weavers0.4 km
- White Hart0.4 km
- Bodmin Bowls Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Asda Cafe0.4 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.1 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Peking Palace0.5 km
- Viraj Fusion Limited0.3 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway5.2 km
- Lostwithiel8.3 km
- Luxulyan9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Robartes Road0.0 km
- Robartes Road0.1 km
- Sainsburys Entrance0.1 km
- Sainsburys Entrance0.1 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL312JR · Data under Open Government Licence