Hillside Court is in Bodmin and in North Cornwall district. PL31 2LF 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 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillside Court, Bodmin, PL31 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL31 1JT, PL31 2ND, PL31 2NB, PL31 2SA, PL31 1LD, PL31 2NE, PL31 1JX, PL31 1HL, PL31 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL31 2LF is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 49.2% | 45.9% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 54.1% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 2LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 34% | 49.1% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 28.7% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 36.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 18.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around PL31 2LF this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 31.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 13.7% | -10.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 21.5% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 15% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96% | 90.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 88.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 88.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 36.9% | 13.5% | 23.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Court was 234.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% higher than the Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Court has the 6th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard and the 86th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hillside Court, Bodmin, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-07-17 | £122,497 |
| 6 Hillside Court, Bodmin, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-06-21 | £112,225 |
| 2 Hillside Court, Bodmin, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-07-27 | £124,000 |
| 2 Hillside Court, Bodmin, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2022-08-05 | £119,518 |
| 4 Hillside Court, Bodmin, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-06-25 | £106,721 |
PL31 2LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrycoombe School Berrycoombe Vale , PL31 2PH | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon ACE Academy 38 Robartes Road , PL31 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 582 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 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanstallon Community Primary School Nanstallon , PL30 5JZ | 2out of 4 | 2,767 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 | 2,184 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 | 1,896 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 | 341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms And Wonderland | Mad Hatters Tea Rooms, 77 Fore Street | 568 yd | |
| Pots Coffee Shop | 55 Fore Street, Bodmin | 571 yd | |
| The Tavern | 70 Fore Street, Bodmin | 591 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, 35 Fore Street | 722 yd | |
| Pranzo | Cornwall Council, Chy Trevail | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garland Ox | The Garland Ox Inn, 65 Higher Bore Street | 85 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 5 - 7 Higher Bore Street, Bodmin | 147 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | Crockwell Street, Bodmin | 854 yd | |
| White Hart | The White Hart, Pool Street | 854 yd | |
| The Weavers | 9 - 11 Honey Street, Bodmin | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viraj Fusion Limited | Viraj Indian Cuisine, 50 Higher Bore Street | 132 yd | |
| Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 30 Higher Bore Street, Bodmin | 165 yd | |
| Lucky House | 60 Fore Street, Bodmin | 593 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, Dennison Road | 726 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Takeaway | 2A Crockwell Street, Bodmin | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Bodmin | 312 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Home Bargins, Dunmere Road | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robartes Ace Academy (Closed) Barn Lane | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Mike Munds Fitness CHURCH SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.