Postcode PL31 2JU is located in an urban city, within the Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Bodmin West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bodmin West is £42,148 per year. The nearest station is Bodmin Parkway, about 3.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Priory Park.
Bodmin West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Bodmin West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bodmin West is £42,148 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from PL31 2JU.
Bodmin West near PL31 2JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bodmin Parkway located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Priory Park | Small | Walking directions to Priory Park |
| 0.5 mi | Tredanek Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Tredanek Meadow |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £185,350 (about £226 per square foot) in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,703 up to £365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £245,000 | £302 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £218,750 | £239 |
| Terraced | 33 | £170,000 | £203 |
| Flats | 5 | £85,000 | £124 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165,000 | £96,000 | £154,000 | £145,000 |
| 2017 | £181,000 | £95,000 | £159,975 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £242,475 | £79,000 | £165,000 | £143,500 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £104,875 | £170,500 | £127,000 |
| 2020 | £222,000 | £67,000 | £176,500 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £248,000 | £110,500 | £190,000 | £154,500 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £124,000 | £236,775 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £102,500 | £192,500 | £169,500 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £105,500 | £223,750 | £158,500 |
| 2025 | £250,000 | £85,000 | £210,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | — | £245,000 | £176,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222 | £130 | £185 | £153 |
| 2017 | £170 | £144 | £189 | £149 |
| 2018 | £225 | £181 | £189 | £155 |
| 2019 | £208 | £200 | £206 | £147 |
| 2020 | £184 | £161 | £202 | £160 |
| 2021 | £234 | £172 | £222 | £175 |
| 2022 | £308 | £207 | £272 | £200 |
| 2023 | £298 | £177 | £211 | £190 |
| 2024 | £252 | £182 | £260 | £201 |
| 2025 | £302 | £124 | £246 | £208 |
| 2026 | £291 | — | £194 | £197 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL31 2JU.
In the PL31 2JU postcode area, located within Bodmin West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL31 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Dennison Road, Bodmin, PL31 2SS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 40 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Bodmin Convenience | Higher Bore Street, Bodmin, PL31 1JZ | Walking directions to Bodmin Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 9-11 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 30 Rock Lane, Bodmin, PL31 1NR | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL31 2JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Rogerson
Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard - Elected 1 May 2025
Ben Maguire
North Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL31 2JU records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PL31 2JU in Bodmin West is £185,350 (about £226 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to PL31 2JU, including Beacon ACE Academy (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin (Good) and Berrycoombe School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL31 2JU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Cornwall covering PL31 2JU is Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Rogerson (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.