Area Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PL12 postcode area.

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Population

22,206

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,125 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL12 spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £307k. Property prices are trending up 6.1% year-on-year.

home £307,396 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL12 is a postcode district in Cornwall, South West, covering 731 active and 132 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PL12 (20%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (19%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes PL12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PL12 are around £307k, up 6.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PL12 at 121 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 47 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PL12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1081
Anti-social behaviour500
Criminal damage and arson288
Other theft175
Public order168

school Local Schools

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St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School

Good385 pupils
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Burraton Community Primary School

Good412 pupils
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St Germans Primary School

Good89 pupils
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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School

Good195 pupils
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Saltash Community School

Requires Improvement1238 pupils
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Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy

Good272 pupils
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Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Outstanding224 pupils
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Landulph School

Good72 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Spar
  • Bridgman's
  • Church Road Stores
  • Deli Bazaar
  • Landrake Stores
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • LMF Lettings
  • Pentillie Castle And Estate
  • St Mellion Estate
  • Trematon Hall
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Weary Friar
  • Who'd Have Thought It
  • The Croft
  • Cargreen Yacht Club
  • Coryton Arms
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Mamm Cafe & Farm Shop
  • McDonalds
  • No.62
  • Pig Out Cafe
  • Poolside Cafe Saltash
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China City
  • Everest Kitchen
  • Fortune Palace
  • Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips
  • Stopby
  • + 3 more