PL12 4BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Love Lane, 0.2km from Higher Port View in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00094861 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOVE LANE, PL12 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVE LANE, PL12 4BS.
289
47
£ 37,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4BS 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
PL12 4BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 4BS. 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
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
Detached
£ 286,000
2 sales · Mean £ 286,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4BS has low crime rates — 39 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 Restaurant0.8 km
- No.620.5 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.4 km
- The Community Kitchen0.6 km
- Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.4 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- MK Callington Store0.8 km
- Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.5 km
- Polnoon Pasties0.8 km
- Church Road Stores0.7 km
- Deli Bazaar0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Saltash Social Club0.5 km
- Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food0.8 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 City0.5 km
- Stopby0.5 km
- Tamar Spice0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash0.7 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road2.2 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Hill0.1 km
- Windmill Hill0.1 km
- Frobisher Drive0.2 km
- Frobisher Drive0.2 km
- St Stephens Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124BS · Data under Open Government Licence