PL12 4AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Wearde in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL12 4AS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00094856 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL12 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL12 4AS.
261
54
£ 45,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL12 4AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4AS. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4AS has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Saltash Community School
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Burraton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.9 km
- Foreign Muck1.0 km
- Saltash Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Tea And Leighs1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Church Road Stores0.7 km
- Steve Brown Quality Butchers1.0 km
- The Blondie Bar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cecil Arms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Fortune Palace0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash1.1 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road2.5 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Community College0.1 km
- Broad Walk0.2 km
- Broad Walk0.3 km
- Broad Walk0.3 km
- Wearde Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124AS · Data under Open Government Licence