PL12 4QA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from St. Stephens in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For serious buyers, PL12 4QA is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 4QA are sourced from Output Area E00094878 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PL12 4QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PL12 4QA.
318
50
£ 51,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 4QA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PL12 4QA — age 50, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £390k 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 4QA. The average age is 50.4. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
2 sales · Mean £ 335,000
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 4QA 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.
school Local Schools
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School
Saltash Community School
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Burraton Community Primary School
Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Xin Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- Poolside Cafe Saltash0.9 km
- Saltash Masonic Hall1.0 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- MK Callington Store0.8 km
- Muthu's Crossways Mini Market1.0 km
- Polnoon Pasties0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Church Road Stores0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cecil Arms0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Fortune Palace0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash1.5 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road3.0 km
- St Budeaux Ferry Road3.1 km
Bus Stops
- St. Stephens Church0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Back Hill0.1 km
- Church Road0.1 km
- Fairmead Road Back Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL124QA · Data under Open Government Licence