Fore Street is in Bodmin and in Cornwall district. PL31 2JA is located in the Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL31 2HL, PL31 2JW, PL31 2HT, PL31 2HQ, PL31 2LL, PL31 2LH, PL31 2HX, PL31 2LG, PL31 2HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL31 2JA is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 42.4% | 42.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 57.6% | 57.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PL31 2JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.1% | 57.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 21.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 11.2% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 33.9% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 41% | 41.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 15.9% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 26.6% | 7.7% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 12.7% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19.1% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 18.7% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.7% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 10% | 1.4% | -8.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.1% | 86.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 65.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 65.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 18.6% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 22.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 2.4% | -8.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 65.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 8% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 11.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.5% | 76.7% | -36.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fore Street was 511.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 264.7% higher than the Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fore Street has the highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard and the 15th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 236.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2024-08-15 | £256,569 |
| Flat 3 35 Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2023-01-10 | £67,425 |
| Flat 2 35 Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-09-30 | £72,036 |
| Flat 5 35 Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2022-03-10 | £79,035 |
| Shop 1 35 Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-30 | £169,296 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon ACE Academy 38 Robartes Road , PL31 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 382 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 | 775 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Athelstan Park , PL31 1DS | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrycoombe School Berrycoombe Vale , PL31 2PH | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanstallon Community Primary School Nanstallon , PL30 5JZ | 2out of 4 | 3,457 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 | 1,686 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 | 1,243 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 | 687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Fryer | 6 Bell Lane, Bodmin | 49 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 35 Fore Street | 59 yd | |
| Oggy Oggy Bodmin | Oggy Oggy The Pasty Company, 16 Fore Street | 99 yd | |
| Malcolm Barnecutt | M Barnecutt, 20 Fore Street | 99 yd | |
| The Tavern | 70 Fore Street, Bodmin | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hole In The Wall | Crockwell Street, Bodmin | 144 yd | |
| The Weavers | 9 - 11 Honey Street, Bodmin | 191 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, Pool Street | 204 yd | |
| Bodmin Town Afc & Social Club | Bodmin Town AFC Social Club, Bodmin | 437 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 5 - 7 Higher Bore Street, Bodmin | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 60 Fore Street, Bodmin | 125 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Dennison Road | 131 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Takeaway | 2A Crockwell Street, Bodmin | 143 yd | |
| Bodmin Chicken House | 27 Honey Street, Bodmin | 191 yd | |
| Peking Palace | 12 Turf Street, Bodmin | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Bodmin | 547 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Priory Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Munds Fitness CHURCH SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Robartes Ace Academy (Closed) Barn Lane | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Bodmin Bowls Club CASTLE CANYKE ROAD | indoor bowls | 836 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 | 12.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.0% |
| 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.