Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BERRYCOOMBE VALE, PL31 2PH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERRYCOOMBE VALE, PL31 2PH.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PL31 2PH is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 46.2% year-on-year.

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

PL31 2PH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Berrycoombe Vale, 0.8km from Bodiniel in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL31 2PH represents 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 46.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 2PH are sourced from Output Area E00095590 (shared with 3 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 2PH. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 141,682

8 sales · Mean £ 139,858

Semi-Detached

£ 158,500

2 sales · Mean £ 158,500

Flat

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

Detached

£ 128,000

1 sales · Mean £ 128,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL31 2PH has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft10
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils0.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin

Good244 pupils0.4 km
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North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy

Good13 pupils0.5 km
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Beacon ACE Academy

Good439 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Stan May's Store0.3 km
  • Yummy Shop0.9 km
  • The Old Tea Chest0.9 km
  • Spar0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Masons Arms0.5 km
  • The Garland Ox0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland0.9 km
  • Pots Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Pranzo0.4 km
  • Rowes Cornish Bakers0.5 km
  • Bodmin Community Hospital0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Viraj Fusion Limited0.5 km
  • Lucky House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway5.9 km
  • Lostwithiel8.8 km
  • Bugle9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Berrycombe Vale0.1 km
  • Berrycoombe Hill0.2 km
  • Berrycombe Hill0.2 km
  • Sandra Way0.2 km
  • Sandra Way0.2 km