Postcode PL31 2RH is located in an urban city, within the Bodmin St Petroc's area of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Bodmin East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.4 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 East is £44,247 per year. The median sale price in Bodmin St Petroc's is £250,000 (around £273 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £186,500 and £340,000. The nearest station is Bodmin Parkway, about 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Bodmin East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,143 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Bodmin East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bodmin East is £44,247 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from PL31 2RH.
Bodmin East near PL31 2RH 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £273 per square foot) in Bodmin St Petroc's area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £685,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £342,500 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £230,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 26 | £183,500 | £215 |
| Flats | 6 | £123,500 | £234 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235,000 | £95,750 | £155,000 | £157,500 |
| 2017 | £262,000 | £87,750 | £183,500 | £142,000 |
| 2018 | £274,750 | £142,500 | £172,750 | £162,750 |
| 2019 | £271,000 | £99,950 | £212,000 | £159,000 |
| 2020 | £297,750 | £95,625 | £215,000 | £164,500 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £113,000 | £228,995 | £172,500 |
| 2022 | £351,500 | £106,250 | £260,000 | £207,500 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £109,500 | £240,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £342,000 | £124,000 | £255,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £139,500 | £250,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £316,250 | £171,500 | £240,000 | £183,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222 | £119 | £205 | £161 |
| 2017 | £199 | £166 | £212 | £165 |
| 2018 | £214 | £154 | £223 | £208 |
| 2019 | £228 | £174 | £210 | £196 |
| 2020 | £248 | £153 | £225 | £218 |
| 2021 | £272 | £194 | £230 | £244 |
| 2022 | £306 | £189 | £258 | £270 |
| 2023 | £287 | £221 | £315 | £257 |
| 2024 | £326 | £160 | £291 | £244 |
| 2025 | £303 | £191 | £273 | £237 |
| 2026 | £289 | £216 | £322 | £223 |
There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL31 2RH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2025 | 6, Birch Gardens, Bodmin, PL31 2WR | Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 7, Birch Gardens, Bodmin, PL31 2WR | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 8, Wingfield, Bodmin, PL31 2EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2026 | 2, Mayfield Close, Bodmin, PL31 2HD | Detached | Freehold | £392,500 |
In the PL31 2RH postcode area, located within Bodmin East, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Callywith College | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PL31 2RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Forth An Hellier, Bodmin, PL31 2GR | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Launceston Road, Bodmin, PL31 2AR | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL31 2RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leigh Lansbury Frost
Bodmin St Petroc's - Elected 1 May 2025
Ben Maguire
North Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL31 2RH records about 119 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 2RH in Bodmin St Petroc's is £250,000 (about £273 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to PL31 2RH, including Callywith College and St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PL31 2RH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,143 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 2RH is Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Leigh Lansbury Frost (Liberal Democrats).