Postcode PL31 2PJ 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 3.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Fair Park.
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.
Bodmin West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL31 2PJ.
Bodmin West near PL31 2PJ 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fair Park | Small | Walking directions to Fair Park |
| 0.1 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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL31 2PJ.
In the PL31 2PJ postcode area, located within Bodmin West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL31 2PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bodmin Convenience | Higher Bore Street, Bodmin, PL31 1JZ | Walking directions to Bodmin Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Dennison Road, Bodmin, PL31 2SS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | St Mary's Road, Bodmin, PL31 1NG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 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 2PJ, 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 2PJ 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.
The median sale price around PL31 2PJ in Bodmin West is £185,350 (about £226 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to PL31 2PJ, including Berrycoombe School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin (Good) and Beacon ACE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PL31 2PJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for North Cornwall covering PL31 2PJ 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.