Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

SUNNINGDALE ROAD, PL12 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNINGDALE ROAD, PL12 4BN.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PL12 4BN — age 48, 81% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.

home £177,692 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL12 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Sunningdale Road, 0.3km from Burraton Coombe in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL12 4BN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00094877 (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 4BN. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 163,750

12 sales · Mean £ 160,875

Semi-Detached

£ 194,000

10 sales · Mean £ 191,350

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

PL12 4BN has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences55
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft9
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School

Good385 pupils0.6 km
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Burraton Community Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy

Good272 pupils0.9 km
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Saltash Community School

Requires Improvement1238 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School

Good195 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Xin Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
  • Honey Catering0.9 km
  • Poolside Cafe Saltash0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Fortune Palace0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • MK Callington Store0.6 km
  • Muthu's Crossways Mini Market0.7 km
  • Polnoon Pasties0.6 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Church Road Stores0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cecil Arms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saltash1.6 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road3.2 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairmead Road Back Hill0.1 km
  • Broom Hill0.1 km
  • Broom Hill0.1 km
  • Back Hill0.2 km
  • Holcroft Close0.3 km