Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL12 4AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL12 4AX.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL12 4AX 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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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PL12 4AX is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PL12 4AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Wearde in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00094855 (shared with 9 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 4AX. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

PL12 4AX has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Other crime3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School

Good195 pupils0.3 km
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Saltash Community School

Requires Improvement1238 pupils0.5 km
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St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School

Good385 pupils0.9 km
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Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy

Good272 pupils1.0 km
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Riverside Community Primary School

Good493 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.8 km
  • Deli Bazaar0.7 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Steve Brown Quality Butchers0.7 km
  • W C Rowe0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Saltash Social Club0.8 km
  • Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food0.7 km
  • The Brunel Inn0.8 km
  • Ferry House Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • No.620.8 km
  • The Community Kitchen0.8 km
  • Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.8 km
  • Codfather0.8 km
  • Foreign Muck0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Everest Kitchen0.8 km
  • 2 Guys Pizza0.8 km
  • China City0.8 km
  • Stopby0.8 km
  • Tamar Spice0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saltash0.6 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road1.8 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Babis Farm Way0.3 km
  • Churchill Walk0.3 km
  • Lynher Drive0.3 km
  • Babis Farm0.4 km
  • The Bridges0.5 km