PL12 6DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Plougastel Drive, 0.4km from Pill, South in Saltash. Administratively it sits within Saltash Essa ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL12 6DJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 6DJ are sourced from Output Area E00094857 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLOUGASTEL DRIVE, PL12 6DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOUGASTEL DRIVE, PL12 6DJ.
288
43
£ 37,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL12 6DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, PL12 6DJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 6DJ. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 6DJ has low crime rates — 27 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
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School
Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School
Saltash Community School
Burraton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Xin Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
- Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway0.5 km
- Codfather0.9 km
- Foreign Muck0.5 km
- Saltash Masonic Hall0.4 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Church Road Stores0.6 km
- Deli Bazaar0.8 km
- McColls0.7 km
- Steve Brown Quality Butchers0.5 km
- W C Rowe0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Brunel Inn0.6 km
- Saltash Social Club0.7 km
- The Cecil Arms1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- 2 Guys Pizza0.6 km
- China City0.7 km
- Stopby0.7 km
- Tamar Spice0.5 km
- Everest Kitchen0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash0.9 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road2.5 km
- St Budeaux2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Callington Road0.0 km
- Callington Road St. Annes0.1 km
- Saltash Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Callington Road0.1 km
- Longmeadow Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PL126DJ · Data under Open Government Licence