Bosvenna View is in Bodmin and in North Cornwall district. PL31 1AZ is located in the Bodmin St Petroc's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bosvenna View, Bodmin, PL31 1AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL31 1AX, PL31 1AU, PL31 1AG, PL31 1AQ, PL31 1AY, PL31 1BB, PL31 1BD, PL31 1AF, PL31 1AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL31 1AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 48% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 52% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.6% | 21.3% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 50.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 19.1% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 41.8% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 37.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14.6% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 16.2% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 11% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 12.9% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 7.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 28.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 94.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bosvenna View was 121.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% lower than the Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bosvenna View has the 19th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard and the 282nd highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavendula Bosvenna View, Bodmin, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2025-07-17 | £272,474 |
| 44 Bosvenna View, Bodmin, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-04-15 | £250,957 |
| 24 Bosvenna View, Bodmin, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2024-09-18 | £255,917 |
| 38 Bosvenna View, Bodmin, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-11 | £292,401 |
| Cringles Bosvenna View, Bodmin, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2016-12-22 | £269,304 |
PL31 1AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL31 1AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Athelstan Park , PL31 1DS | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon ACE Academy 38 Robartes Road , PL31 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barn Lane,Bodmin , PL31 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrycoombe School Berrycoombe Vale , PL31 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanstallon Community Primary School Nanstallon , PL30 5JZ | 2out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin College Lostwithiel Road , PL31 1DD | 2out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callywith College Old Callywith Road , PL31 2GT | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy 3-5 Barn Lane , PL31 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin & Wenford Railway | Bodmin And Wenford Railway, Harleigh Road | 132 yd | |
| Cornwalls Regimental Museum | Regimental Museum, Castle Canyke Road | 285 yd | |
| Flory Restaurant | Bosvena, 4 Mount Folly | 560 yd | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | Mount Folly, Bodmin | 575 yd | |
| Malcolm Barnecutt | M Barnecutt, 20 Fore Street | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmin Bowls Club | Bowling Green, Castle Canyke Road | 257 yd | |
| Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club | Bodmin Town AFC Social Club, Bodmin | 611 yd | |
| The Weavers | 9 - 11 Honey Street, Bodmin | 627 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | Crockwell Street, Bodmin | 657 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, Pool Street | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Palace | 12 Turf Street, Bodmin | 568 yd | |
| Bodmin Chicken House | 27 Honey Street, Bodmin | 627 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Takeaway | 2A Crockwell Street, Bodmin | 658 yd | |
| Lucky House | 60 Fore Street, Bodmin | 699 yd | |
| College Lane Fish Bar | College Lane, Bodmin | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Priory Road | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Bodmin Bowls Club CASTLE CANYKE ROAD | indoor bowls | 323 yd |
| Mike Munds Fitness CHURCH SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Coldharbour Playing Field Castle Canyke Road | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Robartes Ace Academy (Closed) Barn Lane | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Bodmin College LOSTWITHIEL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 943 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.