PL31 2LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Agar Terrace, 0.6km 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 2LZ 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 non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.1% 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 2LZ are sourced from Output Area E00095591 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AGAR TERRACE, PL31 2LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AGAR TERRACE, PL31 2LZ.
278
40
£ 38,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL31 2LZ 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 2LZ — age 40, 34% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL31 2LZ. The average age is 39.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 118,000
3 sales · Mean £ 117,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PL31 2LZ is moderate at 81 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 Food0.4 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Philip Johnson Butchers0.5 km
- Revolution Fuels Limited0.6 km
- Stan May's Store0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Westberry Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club0.8 km
- Masons Arms0.2 km
- The Weavers0.6 km
- White Hart0.5 km
- Hole In The Wall0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Asda Cafe0.6 km
- Bell Lane Fryer0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.3 km
- Malcolm Barnecutt0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Peking Palace0.6 km
- Viraj Fusion Limited0.3 km
- Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bodmin Parkway5.4 km
- Lostwithiel8.4 km
- Luxulyan9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Sainsburys Entrance0.1 km
- Robartes Road0.2 km
- Robartes Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL312LZ · Data under Open Government Licence