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PL12 4EH

Old Ferry Road

Saltash Essa

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Overview

Postcode PL12 4EH 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 very high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Saltash Town & Pillmere has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,416 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Saltash Town & Pillmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from PL12 4EH.

Flood risk

High

Saltash Town & Pillmere near PL12 4EH has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Saltash located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL12 4EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Saltash

N/A

Walking directions to Saltash
0.9 mi

St Budeaux Victoria Road

N/A

Walking directions to St Budeaux Victoria Road
1 mi

St Budeaux Ferry Road

N/A

Walking directions to St Budeaux Ferry Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL12 4EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
188
Population density
2,810.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.05(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.34(+110%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.38(+137%)
Public order
9.46(+45%)
Shoplifting
5.32(-20%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
94.15%
Other White
3
1.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
1.06%
Other
2
1.06%
Bangladeshi
1
0.53%
Total population: 188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
32.96%
Level 3 (A level)
38
21.23%
No qualifications
26
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
41.86%
Owns outright
41
31.78%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.16%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Shared ownership
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Saltash Essa

Median price£249,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £319K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 (about £256 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
Detached15£425,000£341
Semi-Detached24£257,500£262
Terraced40£216,250£216
Flats7£185,000£215

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£288,000£162,000£190,000£158,000
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£255,000£207,000
2026£425,000£235,000£261,000£240,250
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£229£184£222£189
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£269£262£210
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL12 4EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL12 4EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Flat 26, Daws Court, Old Ferry Road, Saltash, PL12 6JDFlatsLeasehold£141,000
18 Jul 20258, Tamar Terrace, Saltash, PL12 4EWTerracedFreehold£205,000
06 Jan 202624, Lower Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JXTerracedFreehold£365,000
29 Oct 202520, Lower Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JXTerracedFreehold£425,000
29 Oct 202522, Lower Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JXTerracedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the PL12 4EH postcode area, located within Saltash Town & Pillmere, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL12 4EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableOneschool Global Uk Plymouth CampusOther independent school

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryBishop Cornish CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBrunel Primary & Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL12 4EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL12 4EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodFore Street, Cornwall, PL12 6ALWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMorrisons DailyFore Street, Cornwall, PL12 6JLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district.

Band A£1,727
Band B£2,015
Band C£2,303
Band D£2,591
Band E£3,167
Band F£3,742
Band G£4,318
Band H£5,182

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 4EH, 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 026DE01018793
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PL12 4EH

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

The area around PL12 4EH records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4EH?

The median sale price around PL12 4EH in Saltash Town & Pillmere is £249,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PL12 4EH?

There are 9 schools close to PL12 4EH, including Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus, Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School (Good) and Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL12 4EH?

The closest station to PL12 4EH is Saltash, about 243 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL12 4EH?

PL12 4EH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,416 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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