Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

BACK HILL, PL12 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK HILL, PL12 4DJ.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PL12 4DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £270,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PL12 4DJ is a safe, established residential area on Back Hill, 0.2km from St. Stephens in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

For families considering a move, PL12 4DJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00094877 (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 4DJ. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,000

2 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

PL12 4DJ has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School

Good385 pupils0.6 km
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Burraton Community Primary School

Good412 pupils0.7 km
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Saltash Community School

Requires Improvement1238 pupils0.9 km
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Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy

Good272 pupils0.9 km
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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School

Good195 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Xin Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Poolside Cafe Saltash0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Fortune Palace0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • MK Callington Store0.7 km
  • Muthu's Crossways Mini Market0.9 km
  • Polnoon Pasties0.7 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Church Road Stores0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cecil Arms0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saltash1.6 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road3.1 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Back Hill0.0 km
  • Fairmead Road Back Hill0.0 km
  • Broom Hill0.2 km
  • Broom Hill0.2 km
  • St. Stephens Church0.2 km