Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

MIDWAY ROAD, PL31 2PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDWAY ROAD, PL31 2PX.

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Population

421

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PL31 2PX's 60% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 45.0% year-on-year.

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

PL31 2PX is a safe, established residential area on Midway Road, 0.9km from Bodiniel in Bodmin. Administratively it sits within Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence ward and the North Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL31 2PX 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. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 45.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL31 2PX are sourced from Output Area E00095579 (shared with 17 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 2PX. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 116,666

Semi-Detached

£ 90,000

1 sales · Mean £ 90,000

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

PL31 2PX has low crime rates — 24 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 offences54
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Berrycoombe School

Good232 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Stan May's Store0.4 km
  • Spar0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Masons Arms0.6 km
  • The Garland Ox0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Pranzo0.2 km
  • Rowes Cornish Bakers0.4 km
  • Bodmin Community Hospital0.5 km
  • Hideway Caff0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Viraj Fusion Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bodmin Parkway6.0 km
  • Lostwithiel8.8 km
  • Roche8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Donovan Way0.1 km
  • Bodiniel View0.1 km
  • Donovan Way0.1 km
  • Midway Road0.2 km
  • Midway Road0.2 km