Living in PL31, Cornwall
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PL31 in Cornwall. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cornwall: £277,801, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around PL31
76 recorded home sales on the streets around central PL31 in the last 2 years, with a median of £160,000 and a range from £45,000 to £685,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 NORTHEY ROAD, PL31 1JF | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| 11 STATHAM ROAD, PL31 1JL | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 1 ST LEONARDS CHAPEL HIGHER BORE STREET, PL31 1JW | semi-detached | £130,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| ROSE COTTAGE FORE STREET, PL31 2JB | semi-detached | £245,000 | 2026-04-22 |
| 9 ROBARTES ROAD, PL31 1JG | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 8 HIGHER BORE STREET, PL31 1JW | terraced | £120,000 | 2026-04-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrycoombe School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Lanivet Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Beacon Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Bodmin College | Secondary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
5 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.1% |
| Skilled trades | 14.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.4% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
176 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PL31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Cornwall's figures.
Common questions about PL31
What is the average house price in PL31?
The average sold price in Cornwall is £277,801 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PL31?
Prices in Cornwall are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PL31?
The median of 76 recorded sales around central PL31 in the last 2 years is £160,000, ranging from £45,000 to £685,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PL31?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central PL31, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PL31?
176 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PL31 at risk of flooding?
Central PL31 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PL31 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £160,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 176 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PL31 safe?
176 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PL31 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PL31 or PL30, PL31 or PL22, PL31 or PL27.
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