PL12 4AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Burraton in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Tamar ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL12 4AU is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00094849 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL12 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL12 4AU.
238
52
£ 37,800 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PL12 4AU has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4AU. The average age is 51.5. 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. 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 4AU has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Burraton Community Primary School
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School
Saltash Community School
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Saltash0.7 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Xin Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
- Saltash Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Honey Catering0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Fortune Palace0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Church Road Stores0.5 km
- MK Callington Store0.1 km
- Muthu's Crossways Mini Market0.2 km
- Polnoon Pasties0.1 km
- Spar0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cecil Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash1.5 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road3.1 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Grenfell Avenue0.0 km
- Grenfell Avenue0.0 km
- Frith Road0.1 km
- Warraton Road0.2 km
- Playground0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124AU · Data under Open Government Licence