PL12 4BW is a safe, established residential area on Dunheved Road, 0.1km from Port View, Higher in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00094860 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNHEVED ROAD, PL12 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNHEVED ROAD, PL12 4BW.
405
48
£ 45,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4BW 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL12 4BW — age 48, 86% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £256k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4BW. 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
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
Terraced
£ 257,250
2 sales · Mean £ 257,250
Flat
£ 99,750
2 sales · Mean £ 99,750
Detached
£ 342,000
1 sales · Mean £ 342,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4BW has low crime rates — 31 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
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School
Saltash Community School
Burraton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Xin Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- No.620.3 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.4 km
- The Community Kitchen0.5 km
- Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.2 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- MK Callington Store0.9 km
- Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.4 km
- Polnoon Pasties0.9 km
- Church Road Stores0.8 km
- Deli Bazaar0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Saltash Social Club0.4 km
- Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food0.7 km
- The Brunel Inn0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Everest Kitchen0.5 km
- 2 Guys Pizza0.3 km
- China City0.4 km
- Stopby0.4 km
- Tamar Spice0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash0.6 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road2.1 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Glebe Avenue0.2 km
- Glebe Avenue0.2 km
- Fore Street Top0.2 km
- Fore Street Top0.2 km
- Windmill Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124BW · Data under Open Government Licence