PL12 4BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Stephens Road, 0.3km 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 4BH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, down 6.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00094861 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST STEPHENS ROAD, PL12 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS ROAD, PL12 4BH.
289
47
£ 37,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4BH 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL12 4BH — age 47, 88% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £321k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4BH. The average age is 47.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 321,000
2 sales · Mean £ 321,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4BH has low crime rates — 33 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
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Saltash Community School
Burraton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Xin Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- No.620.5 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.3 km
- The Community Kitchen0.6 km
- Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.4 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- MK Callington Store0.7 km
- Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.6 km
- Polnoon Pasties0.7 km
- Church Road Stores0.6 km
- Deli Bazaar0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Saltash Social Club0.6 km
- Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food0.9 km
- The Brunel Inn0.5 km
- The Cecil Arms0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Everest Kitchen0.7 km
- 2 Guys Pizza0.5 km
- China City0.6 km
- Stopby0.6 km
- Tamar Spice0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash0.7 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road2.3 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Hill0.0 km
- Windmill Hill0.0 km
- St Stephens Road0.2 km
- St Stephens Road0.2 km
- Saltash Leisure Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124BH · Data under Open Government Licence