Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Cornwall

Living in Bodmin

A snapshot of life in Bodmin, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bodmin is a town in Cornwall, South West with a population of 16,904. The average house price is £305,494 and the overall crime rate is 62.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bodmin ranks

Population

16,904

Avg House Price

£305,494

Crime Rate

62.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

372 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,819

Median Age

47.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bodmin's detached homes (£400,803) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£124,205).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bodmin prices have risen 15% over the last 9 years (£266,276 → £305,494).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£400,803	£375,000	149
Semi-Detached	£241,706	£237,000	74
Terraced	£177,305	£178,000	105
Flat	£124,205	£118,500	28

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bodmin is 62.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bodmin: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Beacon Academy	Primary	Good
Berrycoombe School	Primary	Good
Bodmin College	Secondary	No rating available
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin	Primary	No rating available
St Petroc's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Bodmin averages 372 Mbps — 272% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bodmin homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	66.2
% Rated C or Above	51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,418

Demographics & Economy

Population	16,904
Median Age	47.6
Median Household Income	£27,819
Employment Rate	53.3%
Owner Occupied	66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bodmin?

The average house price in Bodmin is £305,494 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bodmin?

The most affordable entry point in Bodmin is a flat, with an average price of £124,205.

Is Bodmin a safe place to live?

Bodmin has a recorded crime rate of 62.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bodmin?

Bodmin has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bodmin?

Average broadband download speeds in Bodmin are around 372 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.6% of premises.

How big is Bodmin?

Bodmin is a settlement in Cornwall with a population of approximately 16,904.

Most compared with

How does Bodmin stack up against its neighbours?

Bodmin

Indian Queens and Fraddon

House price: £305,494 · £262,335
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.5
Distance: 10.8 mi

Bodmin

Liskeard

House price: £305,494 · £273,493
Crime rate: 62.3 · 61.5
Distance: 11.4 mi

Bodmin

Looe

House price: £305,494 · £311,504
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.3
Distance: 14.1 mi

Bodmin

Lostwithiel

House price: £305,494 · £360,428
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.3
Distance: 4.9 mi

Bodmin

St Austell

House price: £305,494 · £293,193
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.3
Distance: 9.1 mi

Bodmin

St Blazey

House price: £305,494 · £258,527
Crime rate: 62.3 · 62.1
Distance: 8.0 mi

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