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Bodmin St Petroc's

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About

Bodmin St Petroc's ward encompasses the historic core of Bodmin, centred on the town's main streets and civic buildings. The area includes the expansive grounds of Bodmin Gaol and the adjacent Priory Park, with its sports facilities and open green space. The ward's layout follows the traditional pattern of a Cornish market town, with residential streets radiating from the commercial centre.

A defining landmark is the large parish church of St Petroc, a substantial medieval building that gives the ward its name. The area contains a mix of local shops, services, and housing, functioning as the primary administrative and retail hub for the wider community. The presence of the former courthouse and the town's war memorial reinforces its longstanding role as a central civic space.

Area overview

On average Bodmin St Petroc's has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bodmin St Petroc's is £44,247 per year. There are 3 schools in Bodmin St Petroc's: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bodmin St Petroc's is home to around 6,863 people, with a population density of about 1,047.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bodmin St Petroc's Population
6,863
Population density
1,047.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.96(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.75(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.26(+104%)
Other theft
10.64(+89%)
Shoplifting
8.74(+32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,181
90.05%
Other White
372
5.42%
Other
75
1.09%
Irish
52
0.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
48
0.7%
Total population: 6,864

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,453
25.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,083
19.18%
No qualifications
977
17.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
893
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
647
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,647

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,021
35.23%
Owns with a mortgage
793
27.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
670
23.12%
Other social rented
196
6.76%
Social rents from council
111
3.83%
Total households: 2,898

Property prices in Bodmin St Petroc's

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Bodmin St Petroc's area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bodmin St Petroc's in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bodmin St Petroc's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£340,000
Flats12£139,500
Semi-Detached22£245,000
Terraced30£195,000

10 years median price trend in Bodmin St Petroc's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bodmin St Petroc's.

All postcodes in Bodmin St Petroc's

PL304AJ

Bodmin St Petroc's

PL311AL

Crinnicks Hill

PL311FR

Battalion Close

PL312AE

Priory Road

PL312DY

Castle Street

PL312BU

Church Park

PL311EJ

Roman Drive

PL311JD

Meadow Place

PL312EJ

Cross Lane

PL312AF

Priory Road

PL311DG

Moor View

PL312WE

Launceston Road

PL304AN

Margate Lane

PL319BZ

Bodmin St Petroc's

PL312RJ

Bodmin Business Park

PL311EU

Normandy Way

PL312BG

Boxwell Park

PL311AW

Beacon Road

PL312BY

Gilbert Road

PL312DU

Castle Street

PL311HQ

Priors Barn

PL312EZ

Wingfield

PL311GA

Royffe Way

PL312UD

Longfair Road

PL304AW

Turfdown Road

PL312NZ

Oakwood Park

PL312FL

Bracken Close

PL312HW

Fore Street

PL311AU

Bosvenna View

PL312HT

Fore Street

PL311EY

Paardeberg Road

PL312GH

Charnley Drive

PL312GG

Wassail Close

PL312DG

Mount Folly Square

PL312WQ

Highfield Park

PL312EL

Rhind Street

PL312UP

Audley Drive

PL311HE

Cooksland Road

PL312BS

Penquite Drive

PL312DX

Castle Street

PL311AP

Beacon Road

PL312DT

Castle Street

PL312DD

Barons Meadow

PL312JG

Rossett Gardens

PL311JE

Northey Road

PL311BS

Halgavor Road

PL312HL

Fore Street

PL311JF

Northey Road

PL311BX

Tretoil View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.