14,575TOTAL POPULATION
6,174HOUSEHOLDS
4.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,240AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PL31 POSTCODE REGION

Plymouth (PL31)

The PL31 postcode area is located in the Plymouth postcode town region, within the county of Cornwall, and contains a total of 534 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the PL31 postcode area, including Bodmin, Boscastle, Callington, Calstock, Camelford, Delabole, Fowey, Gunnislake, Ivybridge, Launceston, Lifton, Liskeard, Looe, Lostwithiel, Padstow, Par, Plymouth, Port Isaac, Saltash, St Austell, Tavistock, Tintagel, Torpoint, Wadebridge, Yelverton which come under the local authority of the Cornwall,Isles of Scilly Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in PL31 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PL31 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


PL31 is a postcode district in the Plymouth area. Located in the South West of England, the PL31 postcode district covers a large area that encompasses the town of Bodmin and its immediate vicinity including St Breock, North Petherwin, Redmoor, Tregadillett, Blisland, Church Town and Temple.

The PL31 district is known for its picturesque landscape and many areas of outstanding natural beauty, such as Bodmin Moor which contains Bodmin Beacon, Brown Willy, Rough Tor and many other tors, and the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Much of the area is uncultivated and unspoilt.

The PL31 postcode district is home to a diverse range of cultural activities and events. These include the annual Camelford and Bodmin agricultural shows, popular music festivals such as East Cornwall Chamber Music Festival, Colourfest and Geddonbury, and other events such as the Port Eliot Festival.

The district is also home to a range of interesting attractions that depict its rural charm and character, such as the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Nearby places of interest include Tintagel Castle, Port Isaac, Bude and Padstow.

In terms of education, the PL31 postcode district contains five primary schools: North Petherwin Primary School, St Breock Primary School, Blisland Primary School, Camelford Primary School and St Cleer Primary School. In terms of secondary education, the district is served by Wenford Bridge Academy.

In terms of transport links, the PL31 district has easy access to the A30, A38 and M5 motorways, as well as rail services connecting to Exeter, Plymouth and other destinations. The nearest airport is Newquay Airport, and regular bus services connect to local towns and cities.

The PL31 postcode district is a charming area that helps to embody the sights, smells and sounds of rural life in Cornwall. With its stunning views, vast array of attractions and wide variety of activities, it provides a great location for tourists and locals alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in PL31 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 32%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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Cornwall

The county of Cornwall

PL31 is located in the county of Cornwall, in England.

Cornwall has a total population of 556,000, making it the 40th largest county in the UK.

Cornwall has a total area of 1375 square miles, and a population density of 156 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodePL31
Postal TownPlymouth
MSOA NameCornwall 014
LSOA NameCornwall 014D
CountyCornwall
RegionCornwall
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCornwall,Isles of Scilly
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

PL31 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PL31, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bodmin
Camel
Clerkenwater
Cooksland
Dunmere
Helland
Mount Charles
St Lawrence
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