Bodiggo, Cornwall | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Bodiggo

Bodiggo is a small settlement located in the civil parish of St Just in the far west of Cornwall, within the PL30 postcode area. It lies close to the coast, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged Cornish coastline. The area is known for its rural character, with scattered houses and farmsteads set among open fields and heathland. The landscape is shaped by the region’s geological history, with exposed granite and slate formations visible in the surrounding countryside. Bodiggo is part of the wider St Just area, which has a long tradition of mining and maritime activity. The village is accessible by road, with the A30 road providing connections to other parts of Cornwall. While small in size, it reflects the quiet, rural character typical of many communities in west Cornwall.

School Ratings in Bodiggo

Bodiggo is served by 30 schools. Red Moor School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bodiggo

Property prices average £407K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £460K.

Deprivation and Employment in Bodiggo

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bodiggo falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Local Data for Bodiggo

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Property Prices 1,446 sales

Average Price £407K

£1K , £5M

Detached £460K 756

Semi £261K 211

Terraced £222K 175

Flat £172K 18

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

19 Primary

3 Secondary

8 Other

Outstanding 1

Good 7

Ofsted ratings for schools in the PL30 postcode area.

Luxulyan School Primary Good 0.4 miles Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery Primary 1.8 miles Bugle School Primary Good 1.9 miles Treverbyn Children's Centre 1.9 miles Treverbyn Academy Primary Good 1.9 miles Lanlivery Primary Academy Primary Good 2.2 miles Red Moor School Not applicable Outstanding 2.2 miles St Blazey Children's Centre 2.9 miles Carclaze Community Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Doubletrees School Not applicable Good 3.2 miles Bishop Bronescombe CofE School Primary Good 3.3 miles Tywardreath School Primary Good 3.3 miles

Household Income in Bodiggo ONS 2023

The average total household income in Bodiggo is approximately £44,766 a year before tax, 19% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £35,662. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Bodiggo £44,766

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £35,662.

Businesses in Bodiggo ONS 2025

There are approximately 743 active businesses based in Bodiggo, around 76 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 2 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

743 Total businesses

76 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 91%

Small, 10-49 8%

Medium, 50-249 0%

Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Bodiggo IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bodiggo in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation

4/10

Income

6/10

Employment

5/10

Education

5/10

Health

6/10

Housing

2/10

Living Environment

3/10

Children 0-15 14%

Working age 56%

Older 65+ 30%

1,369 Children (0-15) 14%

5,488 Working Age 56%

2,956 Older (65+) 30%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 32.3% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Luxulyan Train Station 0.3 miles

Bugle Train Station 1.7 miles

Roche Train Station 3.8 miles

Lostwithiel Train Station 3.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Lavrean 0.6 miles Luxulyan 0.6 miles Bridges 0.6 miles Rosemelling 0.6 miles Tredinnick 0.6 miles Treskilling 0.9 miles Higher Menadew 0.9 miles Lower Menadue 0.9 miles Rosevean 1.2 miles Bowling Green 1.2 miles Corgee 1.2 miles Rescorla 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Cornwall

Ward Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St. Lawrence

Constituency North Cornwall

Parish Lanivet

Region South West

Home Ownership in Bodiggo

Of the 4,257 households in and around Bodiggo, 77% are owned, 7% are socially rented and 15% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 77% Social rented 7% Private rented 15%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bodiggo.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bodiggo

What is the population of Bodiggo?

Bodiggo has a population of approximately 9,823 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Bodiggo?

The average property in and around Bodiggo sold for about £407,436, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 17% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Bodiggo a deprived area?

Bodiggo sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Bodiggo?

Bodiggo is covered by the PL30 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Bodiggo?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Bodiggo, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Bodiggo?

The nearest railway station to Bodiggo is Luxulyan Train Station, about 0.3 miles away.

Streets in PL30 30 shown View all streets

A30 9 A38 4 A389 3 A391 1 Allen Park 2 Atlantic Highway 12 B3266 10 B3267 3 B3268 3 B3274 1 B3314 2 Beswetherick Field 3 Blowinghouse Lane 2 Bodinnick Place 1 Bodinnick Road 2 Bodmin & Wadebridge Railway (Wenfordbridge Branch) 1 Bodmin Bypass 4 Brambleside 1 Brewers Close 1 Briar Close 1 Bruallen Close 1 Bryny Close 1 Chapel Lane 4 Chapel Road 1 Chestnut Close 1 Church Close 1 Church Road 2 Churchtown Mews 1 Chyrn Drive 3 Clann Lane 2

Postcodes in PL30 50 shown View all postcodes

PL30 3AA PL30 3AB PL30 3AD PL30 3AE PL30 3AF PL30 3AG PL30 3AH PL30 3AJ PL30 3AL PL30 3AN PL30 3AP PL30 3AQ PL30 3AR PL30 3AS PL30 3AT PL30 3AU PL30 3AW PL30 3AX PL30 3AY PL30 3AZ PL30 3BA PL30 3BB PL30 3BD PL30 3BE PL30 3BG PL30 3BH PL30 3BJ PL30 3BL PL30 3BN PL30 3BP PL30 3BQ PL30 3BR PL30 3BS PL30 3BT PL30 3BU PL30 3BW PL30 3BX PL30 3BY PL30 3BZ PL30 3DA PL30 3DB PL30 3DD PL30 3DE PL30 3DF PL30 3DG PL30 3DH PL30 3DJ PL30 3DL PL30 3DN PL30 3DP

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