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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 117 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
117
Deprivation level
6/10
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
66.88(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.66(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.01(+131%)
Shoplifting
11.66(+75%)
Other theft
8.89(+58%)
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 107 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
Detached41£350,000
Flats13£129,000
Semi-Detached18£262,500
Terraced35£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

PL311JE

Northey Road

PL311RF

Helman Tor View

PL312DD

Barons Meadow

PL312EY

Roseland Gardens

PL312QB

Cooksland Industrial Estate

PL311BU

Plas Newydd Terrace

PL311BY

Green Lane

PL311DG

Moor View

PL311FJ

St Nicholas Street

PL312JF

Leafield

PL312WE

Launceston Road

PL311AS

Beacon Road

PL311BE

Valley View

PL312FH

Raleigh Gardens

PL312GJ

Mudge Walk

PL312HE

Rosedale Gardens

PL312JH

Bell Lane

PL312EH

Cross Lane

PL312BH

Castle Hill Gardens

PL312BU

Church Park

PL311AB

St Nicholas Street

PL311AD

St Nicholas Street

PL311DD

Lostwithiel Road

PL311DU

Castle Canyke Road

PL311HQ

Priors Barn

PL312BT

Pound Lane

PL311AR

Beacon Road

PL312GD

Canyke Meadows

PL312LD

Bell Lane

PL312LR

Turf Street

PL311BS

Halgavor Road

PL311HA

Normandy Way

PL312BD

Boxwell Park

PL312HT

Fore Street

PL312NZ

Oakwood Park

PL312UA

Cornwall Rise

PL311AP

Beacon Road

PL311AQ

Harleigh Road

PL312AA

Priory Road

PL312DL

Honey Street

PL312US

St Gurons Walk

PL304AS

Turfdown Road

PL311BH

Tregullan View

PL311HE

Cooksland Road

PL312AL

Launceston Road

PL312GH

Charnley Drive

PL312TY

Bray Close

PL304AR

Turfdown Road

PL311FU

Bodmin St Petroc's

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.