The ward sits in the centre of the market town of Bodmin in Cornwall, encompassing a mix of residential streets, local shops and community facilities. It takes its name from the medieval patron saint St Petroc and includes the old parish church St Petroc's Church, giving the area a notably historic character linked to Bodmin's role as a long‑standing local centre.
Visitors and residents benefit from proximity to countryside and attractions such as Bodmin Moor, the atmospheric remains of Bodmin Jail, and the heritage Bodmin and Wenford Railway, so the local economy blends day‑to‑day services with tourism. Community groups and regeneration projects have been active in recent years, keeping the ward socially engaged while preserving its historic streetscape.
Postcode districts covering Bodmin St. Petroc's
Most populated places nearby
- St. Austell 9.3 miles
- Truro 21.5 miles
- Newquay 16.6 miles
- Saltash 21.4 miles
- Bodmin 1 mile
Neighbouring places
- Bodmin Built-up area 1 mile
- Bodmin St. Mary's & St. Leonard Ward 1.3 miles
- Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St. Lawrence Ward 1.5 miles
- Helland Parish 1.9 miles
- Lanhydrock Parish 1.9 miles
- Cardinham Parish 2.1 miles
- Lanivet Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Warleggan Parish 4.4 miles
- Blisland Parish 4.6 miles
- Lostwithiel Built-up area 4.7 miles
- St. Winnow Parish 4.7 miles
- St. Mabyn Built-up area 4.7 miles
Example postcodes in Bodmin St. Petroc's
PL31 2GH, PL31 2GR, PL31 1BA, PL31 2RW, PL31 2ER, PL31 1RD, PL31 1AG, PL31 1RB, PL31 1JF … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 13.1 miles
- Exeter International Airport 59.4 miles
- Bodmin General Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Bodmin Parkway Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Bodmin St. Petroc's Ad
- Bodmin Jail Hotel 4 1.5 miles
- Westberry Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club 3 1.5 miles
- The Crown Inn 3 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Bodmin - Victoria Junction 3 5.9 miles
- St. Kew Shepherd Huts 3 6.4 miles
- St Tudy Inn 5.9 miles
- Trehellas House Hotel & Courthouse Restaurant 4 3.4 miles
- Boscundle Manor 8.7 miles
- Best Western Fowey Valley 4 4.6 miles
Schools in Bodmin St. Petroc's
- Bodmin College Secondary
- Callywith College Further education
- St Petroc's C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Boconnoc Estate 5.3 miles
- Eden Project Gardens 7.7 miles
- Charlestown Harbour Harbour 9.9 miles
- Fowey Harbour Harbour 9.9 miles
- Lansallos Beach Beach 11 miles
- Polperro Harbour Heritage Museum Museum 12.5 miles
- Polperro Harbor Harbour 12.6 miles
- Butterhole Beach Beach 12.9 miles
- The Japanese Garden Gardens 13.1 miles
- Pentewan Beach Beach 13.4 miles
- St Eval Kart Circuit Recreation 13.6 miles
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan Gardens 13.7 miles