Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

ESSA ROAD, PL12 4ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSA ROAD, PL12 4ED.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PL12 4ED 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PL12 4ED is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £470k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 54.9% year-on-year.

home £470,833 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL12 4ED is a safe, established residential area on Essa Road, 0.1km from Saltash in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

For serious buyers, PL12 4ED 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, up 54.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4ED are sourced from Output Area E00094860 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4ED. 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

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 420,000

8 sales · Mean £ 416,500

Terraced

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

Semi-Detached

£ 461,000

4 sales · Mean £ 453,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PL12 4ED has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order13
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy

Good272 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School

Good385 pupils0.8 km
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Saltash Community School

Requires Improvement1238 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.2 km
  • Deli Bazaar0.2 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • Steve Brown Quality Butchers0.2 km
  • W C Rowe0.1 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Saltash Social Club0.2 km
  • Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food0.4 km
  • The Brunel Inn0.1 km
  • Ferry House Inn0.9 km
  • Royal Albert Bridge Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • No.620.1 km
  • Poolside Cafe Saltash0.6 km
  • The Community Kitchen0.2 km
  • Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.2 km
  • Codfather0.3 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Everest Kitchen0.3 km
  • 2 Guys Pizza0.1 km
  • China City0.2 km
  • Stopby0.2 km
  • Tamar Spice0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saltash0.3 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road1.8 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Fore Street Bottom0.2 km
  • Fore Street Top0.2 km
  • Fore Street Bottom0.2 km
  • Fore Street Top0.2 km
  • North Road0.2 km