PL12 4BY is a safe, established residential area on Lower Port View, 0.0km from Port View, Lower in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL12, PL12 4BY offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £482k, up 79.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00094860 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER PORT VIEW, PL12 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER PORT VIEW, PL12 4BY.
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48
£ 45,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4BY 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PL12 4BY combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£482k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £482k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 79.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 4BY. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 482,000
9 sales · Mean £ 462,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4BY has low crime rates — 36 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
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
Saltash Community School
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.3 km
- Church Road Stores1.0 km
- Deli Bazaar0.3 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Steve Brown Quality Butchers0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Saltash Social Club0.3 km
- Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food0.5 km
- The Brunel Inn0.3 km
- Ferry House Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- No.620.3 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.6 km
- The Community Kitchen0.4 km
- Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.3 km
- Codfather0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Everest Kitchen0.4 km
- 2 Guys Pizza0.3 km
- China City0.3 km
- Stopby0.3 km
- Tamar Spice0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash0.4 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road1.9 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fore Street Top0.2 km
- Fore Street Top0.3 km
- Babis Farm0.3 km
- Babis Farm Way0.3 km
- Fore Street Bottom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124BY · Data under Open Government Licence