Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL31 2LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL31 2LD.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL31 2LD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

74% of homes in PL31 2LD are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 40).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL31 2LD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Bodmin in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Petroc's ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 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 2LD are sourced from Output Area E00095609 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 2LD. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 2LD is moderate at 77 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.

Violence and sexual offences199
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order21
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils0.6 km
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St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement581 pupils0.7 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils1.1 km
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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils1.2 km
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Bodmin College

Requires Improvement1555 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bodmin Sea Food0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.3 km
  • Malcolm Barnecutt Callywith Cabin1.0 km
  • Philip Johnson Butchers0.2 km
  • Revolution Fuels Limited0.1 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Westberry Hotel0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.2 km
  • Masons Arms0.8 km
  • The Callywith1.0 km
  • The Weavers0.1 km
  • White Hart0.1 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.1 km
  • Bell Lane Fryer0.2 km
  • Bodmin KFC1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Peking Palace0.1 km
  • Viraj Fusion Limited0.8 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway4.8 km
  • Lostwithiel8.0 km
  • Luxulyan9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Priory House0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Mount Folly0.2 km
  • The Shire House Mount Folly0.2 km