PL12 6RD is a mixed residential area on Vollards Lane, 1.0km from Leigh in Cornwall. Administratively it sits within Saltash Trematon & Landrake ward and the South East Cornwall constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PL12, PL12 6RD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for PL12 6RD are sourced from Output Area E00094713 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VOLLARDS LANE, PL12 6RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VOLLARDS LANE, PL12 6RD.
249
50
£ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PL12 6RD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL12 6RD. The average age is 50.2. 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
£ 390,000
2 sales · Mean £ 390,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Germans5.3 km
- Saltash5.4 km
- Bere Ferrers6.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PL126RD · Data under Open Government Licence