PL12 4BG is a safe, established residential area on St Stephens Road, 0.1km from Higher Port View in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL12, PL12 4BG offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00094860 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST STEPHENS ROAD, PL12 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS ROAD, PL12 4BG.
405
48
£ 45,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL12 4BG — age 48, 86% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 4BG. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 239,750
10 sales · Mean £ 261,100
Detached
£ 570,000
1 sales · Mean £ 570,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4BG has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School
Saltash Community School
Burraton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Xin Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- No.620.2 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.4 km
- The Community Kitchen0.4 km
- Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.2 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- MK Callington Store0.9 km
- Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.3 km
- Polnoon Pasties0.9 km
- Church Road Stores0.9 km
- Deli Bazaar0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Saltash Social Club0.3 km
- Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food0.7 km
- The Brunel Inn0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Everest Kitchen0.5 km
- 2 Guys Pizza0.2 km
- China City0.3 km
- Stopby0.3 km
- Tamar Spice0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash0.5 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road2.1 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Glebe Avenue0.1 km
- Fore Street Top0.1 km
- Fore Street Top0.1 km
- Glebe Avenue0.1 km
- Longstone Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124BG · Data under Open Government Licence