Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

ST STEPHENS HILL, PL12 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS HILL, PL12 4AR.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL12 4AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL12 4AR spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £264k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL12 4AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Stephens Hill, 0.1km from St. Stephens in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, up 4.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00094878 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4AR. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 218,000

7 sales · Mean £ 206,071

Detached

£ 430,000

3 sales · Mean £ 399,166

Semi-Detached

£ 213,000

6 sales · Mean £ 249,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL12 4AR has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School

Good385 pupils0.6 km
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Saltash Community School

Requires Improvement1238 pupils0.7 km
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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School

Good195 pupils0.9 km
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Burraton Community Primary School

Good412 pupils1.0 km
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Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy

Good272 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • MK Callington Store0.9 km
  • Polnoon Pasties0.9 km
  • Church Road Stores0.4 km
  • The Blondie Bar0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cecil Arms0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Fortune Palace0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saltash1.6 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road3.0 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Stephens Church0.1 km
  • Back Hill0.2 km
  • Church Road0.2 km
  • Church Road0.3 km
  • Fairmead Road Back Hill0.3 km