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PL12 4BX

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Saltash Essa

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Overview

Postcode PL12 4BX is located in an urban city, within the Saltash Essa ward of Cornwall in the South West region, and forms part of the Saltash Town & Pillmere area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltash Town & Pillmere is £52,254 per year. The nearest station is Saltash, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Longstone Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Saltash Town & Pillmere has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Saltash Town & Pillmere has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Saltash Town & Pillmere is £52,254 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL12 4BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Saltash Town & Pillmere near PL12 4BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Saltash located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL12 4BX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Saltash

N/A

Walking directions to Saltash

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL12 4BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLongstone ParkSmallWalking directions to Longstone Park
0.3 miPlaying FieldSmallWalking directions to Playing Field
0.1 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
4,105.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.25(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.25(-58%)
Public order
3.91(-40%)
Vehicle crime
3.12(+8%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
381
94.54%
Other White
8
1.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.49%
Irish
2
0.5%
Chinese
1
0.25%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
44.87%
Level 3 (A level)
56
16.42%
No qualifications
50
14.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
5.57%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
45.86%
Owns with a mortgage
53
39.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.27%
Social rents from council
4
3.01%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Saltash Essa

Median price£238,500
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £311K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £238,500 (about £259 per square foot) in Saltash Essa area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saltash Essa over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£387,500£330
Semi-Detached18£257,500£280
Terraced37£207,000£226
Flats7£105,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saltash Essa

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saltash Essa.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£162,000£189,250£155,750
2017£240,000£115,000£188,500£166,000
2018£305,000£145,000£180,500£165,000
2019£282,250£101,000£190,000£170,000
2020£292,500£142,500£185,000£176,500
2021£343,000£132,500£232,500£192,000
2022£330,500£135,000£215,000£208,000
2023£390,000£150,000£245,000£206,000
2024£362,500£132,000£250,000£212,500
2025£355,000£175,000£256,000£207,000
2026£425,000£95,000£275,000£247,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saltash Essa.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saltash Essa.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£184£215£191
2017£217£221£192£179
2018£216£186£186£195
2019£256£176£207£202
2020£228£179£218£195
2021£272£238£233£223
2022£311£252£238£230
2023£315£311£262£233
2024£311£270£272£246
2025£323£197£256£232
2026£346£215£299£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saltash Essa.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL12 4BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL12 4BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 202651, St Stephens Road, Saltash, PL12 4BQTerracedFreehold£320,000
06 Feb 202653, St Stephens Road, Saltash, PL12 4BQTerracedFreehold£324,743
31 Mar 202538, St Stephens Road, Saltash, PL12 4BQDetachedFreehold£325,000
18 Mar 20251, Dunheved Road, Saltash, PL12 4BWTerracedFreehold£299,500
19 Jan 202648, St Stephens Road, Saltash, PL12 4BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000

Schools

In the PL12 4BX postcode area, located within Saltash Town & Pillmere, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL12 4BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBrunel Primary & Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBishop Cornish CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL12 4BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL12 4BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyFore Street, Cornwall, PL12 6JLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miCo-op FoodFore Street, Cornwall, PL12 6ALWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSpar135 St Stephens Road, Saltash, PL12 4NHWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miChurch Road StoresBroom Hill, Cornwall, PL12 4EFWalking directions to Church Road Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,913
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,460
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,553
Band G£4,100
Band H£4,920

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PL12 4BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hilary Anne Frank

Saltash Essa - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Anna Gelderd

South East Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCornwallE06000052
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth East CornwallE14001486
WardSaltash EssaE05013348
ParishSaltashE04011519
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Saltash Town & PillmereE02003900
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cornwall 026BE01018791
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL12 4BX

Is PL12 4BX (Saltash Town & Pillmere) safe?

The area around PL12 4BX records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PL12 4BX?

The median sale price around PL12 4BX in Saltash Town & Pillmere is £238,500 (about £259 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL12 4BX?

There are 6 schools close to PL12 4BX, including Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy (Good), St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School (Good) and Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL12 4BX?

The closest station to PL12 4BX is Saltash, about 628 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL12 4BX?

PL12 4BX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,298 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PL12 4BX (Saltash Town & Pillmere) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South East Cornwall covering PL12 4BX is Anna Gelderd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hilary Anne Frank (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.