PL12 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from St. Stephens in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
Day-to-day life in PL12 4AD has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00094858 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL12 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL12 4AD.
261
47
£ 37,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 47, PL12 4AD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4AD. The average age is 47.1. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4AD has low crime rates — 30 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
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Saltash Community School
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Burraton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Xin Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.7 km
- Foreign Muck1.0 km
- Saltash Masonic Hall0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Fortune Palace0.5 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- MK Callington Store0.6 km
- Muthu's Crossways Mini Market0.8 km
- Polnoon Pasties0.6 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Church Road Stores0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cecil Arms0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash1.3 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road2.8 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cornwall College0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Cornwall College0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Long Park Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124AD · Data under Open Government Licence