PL12 4BU is a safe, established residential area on Higher Port View, 0.1km from Higher Port View in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For serious buyers, PL12 4BU is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k, down 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00094860 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHER PORT VIEW, PL12 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER PORT VIEW, PL12 4BU.
405
48
£ 45,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PL12 4BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £520k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4BU. 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
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
£ 520,000
2 sales · Mean £ 520,000
Detached
£ 443,500
2 sales · Mean £ 443,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4BU has low crime rates — 38 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
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School
Saltash Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.3 km
- Church Road Stores1.0 km
- Deli Bazaar0.3 km
- McColls0.2 km
- Steve Brown Quality Butchers0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Saltash Social Club0.3 km
- Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food0.5 km
- The Brunel Inn0.2 km
- Ferry House Inn1.0 km
- Royal Albert Bridge Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- No.620.2 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.6 km
- The Community Kitchen0.3 km
- Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.2 km
- Codfather0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Everest Kitchen0.4 km
- 2 Guys Pizza0.2 km
- China City0.3 km
- Stopby0.3 km
- Tamar Spice0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash0.3 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road1.9 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fore Street Top0.2 km
- Fore Street Top0.2 km
- Fore Street Bottom0.3 km
- Fore Street Bottom0.3 km
- Glebe Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124BU · Data under Open Government Licence