PL12 4DJ is a safe, established residential area on Back Hill, 0.2km from St. Stephens in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For families considering a move, PL12 4DJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00094877 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK HILL, PL12 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK HILL, PL12 4DJ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL12 4DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4DJ. 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
Detached
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4DJ has low crime rates — 18 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
Saltash Community School
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Xin Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Fortune Palace0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- MK Callington Store0.7 km
- Muthu's Crossways Mini Market0.9 km
- Polnoon Pasties0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Church Road Stores0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cecil Arms0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash1.6 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road3.1 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Back Hill0.0 km
- Fairmead Road Back Hill0.0 km
- Broom Hill0.2 km
- Broom Hill0.2 km
- St. Stephens Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124DJ · Data under Open Government Licence