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Saltash Tamar

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About

Saltash Tamar ward encompasses the western part of the town of Saltash, situated directly beside the River Tamar which forms the border with Devon. The area is defined by its steep, wooded hillsides that descend to the water's edge, creating a distinct topography. Residential streets are arranged on these slopes, offering views across the river. The ward includes the main commercial centre around Fore Street, providing local services and shops for the community.

The area's history is closely linked to the Tamar, with the Victorian railway bridge, a pioneering tubular design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, serving as a prominent landmark. Ferry Lane leads down to the small Saltash Ferry crossing, a reminder of the historic connection to the opposite bank. The ward contains several local parks and green spaces, such as the informal pathways along the riverbank, which are used for recreation and dog walking by residents.

Area overview

On average Saltash Tamar has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Saltash Tamar is £51,547 per year. Saltash Tamar is home to around 6,244 people, with a population density of about 2,170.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Saltash Tamar Population
6,244
Population density
2,170.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.37(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.43(+77%)
Shoplifting
19.06(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.13(+102%)
Public order
9.45(+44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,960
95.47%
Other White
112
1.79%
Other
39
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.34%
Total population: 6,243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,517
29.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,003
19.3%
No qualifications
848
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
807
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
488
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 5,197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,104
38.67%
Owns with a mortgage
841
29.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
398
13.94%
Social rents from council
282
9.88%
Other social rented
124
4.34%
Total households: 2,855

Property prices in Saltash Tamar

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Saltash Tamar area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Saltash Tamar in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saltash Tamar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£355,000
Flats10£128,475
Semi-Detached20£257,500
Terraced30£228,000

10 years median price trend in Saltash Tamar

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saltash Tamar.

All postcodes in Saltash Tamar

PL126AY

Burraton Road

PL126XJ

Meadow Drive

PL126JT

Fore Street

PL126LQ

Brook's Hill

PL126HN

New Road

PL124JW

Prospect Lane

PL126XW

Grassmere Way

PL124AU

Grenfell Avenue

PL126HU

Brookdown Terrace

PL126BU

Drakefield Drive

PL126UN

Carey Court

PL126EX

Hillside Road

PL126AD

Maristow Lane

PL126ES

Belle Vue Road

PL124HQ

Liskeard Road

PL124JN

Prospect Lane

PL126HY

Brookdown Villas

PL126AX

Adit Lane

PL124SX

Heritage Close

PL126UH

Glebe Avenue

PL126LL

Callington Road

PL126DD

Glanville Terrace

PL126HP

Bishops Close

PL126FE

Burraton Road

PL126XG

Honeysuckle Close

PL126BW

Saltash Tamar

PL124JS

Elm Cottages

PL126BT

Pounds Park

PL126EL

Frith Road

PL124JX

Mote Park

PL126JZ

Tamar Court

PL126AP

Elwell Road

PL126UJ

Pollards Way

PL126FH

Pillmere Drive

PL126WG

Bridle Way

PL126XH

Bluebell Close

PL126EG

Biscombe Gardens

PL126BY

Lander Road

PL126EE

Longview Road

PL126BS

Meadow Close

PL124LS

Taylor Close

PL126XN

Campion Close

PL124RH

Liskeard Road

PL126JE

Ashton Way

PL126LW

Callington Road

PL126HG

Barn Park

PL126YT

Grassmere Way

PL126DN

Glebe Avenue

PL124LE

Porter Way

PL126JP

Rogers Drive

PL126DH

Brunel View

PL126HA

Convent Close

PL126LA

Callington Road

PL126AQ

Dellohay Park

PL126HF

Hillside Avenue

PL126DQ

Cedar Court

PL124TJ

Brooking Way

PL126JB

Ashton Mews

PL126LG

Adit Lane

PL126LF

Saltash Parkway Industrial Estate

PL126EH

St Georges Road

PL124LY

Oaklands Drive

PL126LZ

Long Acre

PL126JA

Callington Road

PL126HH

Homer Park

PL126BZ

Moorland View

PL126LH

Beaumont Terrace

PL124LX

Southfield

PL126XQ

Goldfinch Grove

PL126NZ

Channon Road

PL124JY

Mote Park

PL126DW

Longmeadow Road

PL124LZ

Russell Close

PL126ED

Callington Road

PL126HJ

Homer Park

PL126XL

Harebell Close

PL126HS

Adit Lane

PL126FB

Burraton Road

PL126DB

Newman Road

PL126EY

Hillside Road

PL126BN

Old Ferry Road

PL126YY

Treetop Close

PL124FH

Oaklands Drive

PL126WH

Greenfinch Crescent

PL126BB

North Road

PL126XD

Grassmere Way

PL126BJ

Old Ferry Road

PL126EF

Longview Road

PL126DY

Callington Road

PL126HD

Clear View

PL124FD

Liskeard Road

PL124ST

Hodge Close

PL124HL

Moorlands Lane

PL126HR

Caradon Terrace

PL126LP

North Park Villas

PL126XB

Pillmere Drive

PL126WF

Dartmoor View

PL124LD

Buller Park

PL126BE

North Road

PL126LU

Saltash Tamar

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.