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PL31 2PS

Alexandra Road

Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard

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Detailed insights for PL31 2PS

Overview

Postcode PL31 2PS 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.4%
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 9,084 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% 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

21.4%

Approximately 21.4% 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 2PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bodmin West near PL31 2PS 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL31 2PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFair ParkSmallWalking directions to Fair Park
0.1 miTredanek MeadowSmallWalking directions to Tredanek Meadow

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
3,517.2 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
281
98.25%
Caribbean
2
0.7%
Irish
2
0.7%
Other White
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
23.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
21.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.53%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.56%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
37.4%
Owns with a mortgage
38
29.01%
Social rents from council
24
18.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.4%
Other social rented
4
3.05%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £245K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £213 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
Detached11£250,000£296
Semi-Detached26£199,000£221
Terraced30£170,000£199
Flats6£77,500£134

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£145,750
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£208,500£170,000
2026£242,500£93,250£229,500£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£158
2017£170£144£189£149
2018£225£181£189£155
2019£208£200£204£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£164£209£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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL31 2PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL31 2PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 202528, Alexandra Road, Bodmin, PL31 2PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
01 Aug 202530, Sherwood Drive, Bodmin, PL31 2PRTerracedFreehold£330,000
31 Oct 20254, Quarry Park Terrace, Bodmin, PL31 2QDTerracedFreehold£90,000
16 May 20257, Berrycoombe Hill, Bodmin, PL31 2PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£234,000
27 May 202625, Tremayne House, Park Drive, Bodmin, PL31 2QZTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the PL31 2PS postcode area, located within Bodmin West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL31 2PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBerrycoombe SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, BodminAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBeacon ACE AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL31 2PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBodmin ConvenienceHigher Bore Street, Bodmin, PL31 1JZWalking directions to Bodmin Convenience
0.4 miMorrisons DailySt Mary's Road, Bodmin, PL31 1NGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSpar30 Rock Lane, Bodmin, PL31 1NRWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miSainsbury'sDennison Road, Bodmin, PL31 2SSWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district.

Band A£1,727
Band B£2,015
Band C£2,303
Band D£2,591
Band E£3,167
Band F£3,742
Band G£4,318
Band H£5,182

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 2PS, 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 2PS

Is PL31 2PS (Bodmin West) safe?

The area around PL31 2PS 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 2PS?

The median sale price around PL31 2PS in Bodmin West is £180,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL31 2PS?

There are 3 schools close to PL31 2PS, including Berrycoombe School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin (Good) and Beacon ACE Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PL31 2PS?

PL31 2PS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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