Postcode Analysis Cornwall, South West

FROBISHER DRIVE, PL12 4PN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FROBISHER DRIVE, PL12 4PN.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PL12 4PN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.1% year-on-year.

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

PL12 4PN is a safe, established residential area on Frobisher Drive, 0.2km from Cross Park in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, down 5.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4PN are sourced from Output Area E00094863 (shared with 4 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 4PN. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 185,000

18 sales · Mean £ 181,416

Semi-Detached

£ 171,250

8 sales · Mean £ 184,937

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

PL12 4PN has low crime rates — 48 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 offences109
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order13
Other crime10

school Local Schools

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St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School

Good385 pupils0.2 km
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Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School

Good195 pupils0.4 km
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Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy

Good272 pupils0.4 km
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Saltash Community School

Requires Improvement1238 pupils0.5 km
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Burraton Community Primary School

Good412 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Xin Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
  • No.620.6 km
  • Poolside Cafe Saltash0.5 km
  • The Community Kitchen0.8 km
  • Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • MK Callington Store0.8 km
  • Oggy Oggy Saltsh Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd0.7 km
  • Polnoon Pasties0.8 km
  • Church Road Stores0.6 km
  • Deli Bazaar0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Saltash Social Club0.7 km
  • Saltash Sailing Club Fast Food1.0 km
  • The Brunel Inn0.6 km
  • The Cecil Arms0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Everest Kitchen0.8 km
  • 2 Guys Pizza0.6 km
  • China City0.7 km
  • Stopby0.7 km
  • Tamar Spice0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saltash0.8 km
  • St Budeaux Victoria Road2.3 km
  • St Budeaux Ferry Road2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Frobisher Drive0.1 km
  • Frobisher Drive0.1 km
  • Beatrice Avenue0.1 km
  • Beatrice Avenue0.1 km
  • St Stephens Road0.2 km