PL12 4BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Stephens Road, 0.3km from Cross Park in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
Within the PL12 district, this postcode is characterised by 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00094858 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST STEPHENS ROAD, PL12 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST STEPHENS ROAD, PL12 4BJ.
261
47
£ 37,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 47, PL12 4BJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4BJ. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 270,500
4 sales · Mean £ 251,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4BJ has low crime rates — 36 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.620.6 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.3 km
- The Community Kitchen0.7 km
- Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- MK Callington Store0.7 km
- Muthu's Crossways Mini Market1.0 km
- Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.7 km
- Polnoon Pasties0.7 km
- Church Road Stores0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Saltash Social Club0.7 km
- Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food1.0 km
- The Brunel Inn0.6 km
- The Cecil Arms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Everest Kitchen0.8 km
- 2 Guys Pizza0.6 km
- China City0.7 km
- Stopby0.7 km
- Tamar Spice0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash0.8 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road2.4 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Hill0.1 km
- Windmill Hill0.1 km
- St Stephens Road0.1 km
- St Stephens Road0.1 km
- Beatrice Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124BJ · Data under Open Government Licence