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.
SUNNINGDALE ROAD, PL12 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNINGDALE ROAD, PL12 4BN.
318
48
£ 37,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School
Burraton Community Primary School
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Saltash Community School
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Xin Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- Honey Catering0.9 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Fortune Palace0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PL124BN · Data under Open Government Licence