PL12 4BX is a safe, established residential area on Higher Port View, 0.2km from Port View, Higher in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL12 4BX represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, up 26.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4BX 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 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER PORT VIEW, PL12 4BX.
405
48
£ 45,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4BX 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL12 4BX spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 26.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4BX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
7 sales · Mean £ 246,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4BX has low crime rates — 37 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.620.4 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.4 km
- The Community Kitchen0.5 km
- Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.3 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 Stores0.8 km
- Deli Bazaar0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Saltash Social Club0.5 km
- Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food0.8 km
- The Brunel Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Everest Kitchen0.6 km
- 2 Guys Pizza0.4 km
- China City0.5 km
- Stopby0.5 km
- Tamar Spice0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash0.6 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road2.2 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Hill0.1 km
- Windmill Hill0.1 km
- Glebe Avenue0.2 km
- Glebe Avenue0.2 km
- Fore Street Top0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124BX · Data under Open Government Licence