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PL31

BODMIN

Devon, South West, England

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PL31 is the postcode district for BODMIN, located in Devon, South West.

Avg price £288,819
1yr change ▼ 32.0%
Crime 36% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£288,819

▼ 32.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1% above national avg

Crime Rate

52.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

36% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

293 Mbps

Property Prices in PL31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PL31 is £288,819, which is 25% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Property values in PL31 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in PL31 have fallen 32.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £360,266 216
Semi-detached £226,560 159
Terraced £182,096 219
Flat £112,834 74
All types £288,819 716

5-Year Price History

£243K £272K £300K £329K £357K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PL31

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 52.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PL31 has a crime rate well 36% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
26.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PL31

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PL31 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bodmin College Secondary Not inspected mi
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy Other Not inspected mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin Primary Not inspected mi
Beacon Academy Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

583,289

Population

67

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PL31 are 293.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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293.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

70%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PL31 is collected by Plymouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,372/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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PL31 — BODMIN

Area Summary

PL31 (BODMIN) offers property prices near the national average (£288,819), low crime (36% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (293 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PL31 BODMIN

What is the average house price in PL31 BODMIN?
The average house price in PL31 (BODMIN) is £288,819, based on 716 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 32.0% over the past year.
Is PL31 BODMIN a safe area to live?
Crime in PL31 is significantly below the national average (52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (26.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PL31 BODMIN?
The population of PL31 (BODMIN) is approximately 583,289 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PL31?
The average broadband download speed in PL31 is 293 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 70%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PL31 BODMIN?
There are 7 schools in or near PL31. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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