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PL31 2NL

Cardell Road

Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard

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Detailed insights for PL31 2NL

Overview

Postcode PL31 2NL 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below 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 3.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tredanek Meadow.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Bodmin West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bodmin West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.2%

Approximately 30.2% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bodmin West is £42,148 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL31 2NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bodmin West near PL31 2NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bodmin Parkway located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL31 2NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTredanek MeadowSmallWalking directions to Tredanek Meadow

Area Profile

Population
562
Population density
867.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.23(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.77(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.32(-58%)
Public order
5.17(-21%)
Other theft
3.45(-39%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
507
90.7%
Other White
32
5.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
2.15%
Other
4
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.18%
Total population: 559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
24.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
74
17.54%
No qualifications
71
16.82%
Level 3 (A level)
69
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
57
13.51%
Total 16+ residents: 422

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
29.78%
Other social rented
52
23.11%
Owns with a mortgage
50
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
15.56%
Social rents from council
16
7.11%
Total households: 225

Property prices in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard

Median price£185,350
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £234K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£245,000£302
Semi-Detached22£218,750£239
Terraced33£170,000£203
Flats5£85,000£124

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL31 2NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL31 2NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 2025145, Hillside Park, Bodmin, PL31 2NQTerracedFreehold£180,000
30 Jun 2025The Chaplaincy, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin, PL31 2NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£950,000
23 May 2025Governors House, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin, PL31 2NROtherFreehold£700,000
19 Dec 20251, Talvenydh Court, Bodmin, PL31 2RUTerracedFreehold£162,000
17 Dec 20253, Cribbage Terrace, Bodmin, PL31 2NATerracedFreehold£33,703

Schools

In the PL31 2NL postcode area, located within Bodmin West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL31 2NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBeacon ACE AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBerrycoombe SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, BodminAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL31 2NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL31 2NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury'sDennison Road, Bodmin, PL31 2SSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miBodmin ConvenienceHigher Bore Street, Bodmin, PL31 1JZWalking directions to Bodmin Convenience
0.4 miCostcutter40 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HLWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miIceland9-11 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HQWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL31 2NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Rogerson

Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ben Maguire

North Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCornwallE06000052
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth CornwallE14001385
ParishBodminE04011404
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bodmin WestE02003942
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 015AE01018927
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL31 2NL

Is PL31 2NL (Bodmin West) safe?

The area around PL31 2NL records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near PL31 2NL?

The median sale price around PL31 2NL in Bodmin West is £185,350 (about £226 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL31 2NL?

There are 5 schools close to PL31 2NL, including Beacon ACE Academy (Good), Berrycoombe School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL31 2NL?

PL31 2NL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,507 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL31 2NL (Bodmin West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Cornwall covering PL31 2NL is Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dan Rogerson (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.