PL12 6LY is a sought-after residential area on Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate, 0.7km from Lower Burraton in Carkeel. Administratively it sits within Saltash Trematon & Landrake ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
For serious buyers, PL12 6LY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 6LY are sourced from Output Area E00172824 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALTASH PARKWAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PL12 6LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTASH PARKWAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PL12 6LY.
288
46
£ 51,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PL12 6LY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6LY. The average age is 45.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL12 6LY has low crime rates — 12 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
Burraton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Tamar View Restaurant0.9 km
- Honey Catering0.5 km
- Saltash Burger King0.6 km
- Saltash Subway0.6 km
- Costa Saltash0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Muthu's Crossways Mini Market0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Tamar Valley Meats0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltash2.5 km
- St Budeaux Victoria Road4.1 km
- St Budeaux4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Burraton Road0.1 km
- Burraton Road0.1 km
- Long Acre0.2 km
- Marjorie Court0.2 km
- Roundabout0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PL126LY · Data under Open Government Licence