Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

PL12 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL12 4AQ.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PL12 4AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 47, PL12 4AQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL12 4AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Cross Park in Saltash. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

Day-to-day life in PL12 4AQ 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00094858 (shared with 9 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 4AQ. 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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

PL12 4AQ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences96
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School

Good385 pupils0.0 km
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Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy

Good272 pupils0.5 km
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Saltash Community School

Requires Improvement1238 pupils0.5 km
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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Burraton Community Primary School

Good412 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Xin Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
  • No.620.9 km
  • Poolside Cafe Saltash0.5 km
  • The Community Kitchen1.0 km
  • Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • MK Callington Store0.6 km
  • Muthu's Crossways Mini Market0.9 km
  • Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.9 km
  • Polnoon Pasties0.6 km
  • Church Road Stores0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Saltash Social Club0.9 km
  • The Brunel Inn0.9 km
  • The Cecil Arms0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • 2 Guys Pizza0.9 km
  • China City0.9 km
  • Stopby0.9 km
  • Tamar Spice0.8 km
  • Fortune Palace0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saltash1.0 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road2.6 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Park Road School0.0 km
  • Beatrice Avenue0.1 km
  • Beatrice Avenue0.1 km
  • Long Park Road0.2 km
  • Long Park Road0.2 km