Postcode PL12 6DU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Saltmill Park.
Saltash Town & Pillmere has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Saltash Town & Pillmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.7% 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.
The average income per household in Saltash Town & Pillmere is £52,254 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PL12 6DU.
Saltash Town & Pillmere near PL12 6DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Saltash located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saltash | N/A | Walking directions to Saltash |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saltmill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saltmill Park |
| 0.1 mi | Longstone Park | Small | Walking directions to Longstone Park |
| 0.4 mi | Playing Field | Small | Walking directions to Playing Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £387,500 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £257,500 | £280 |
| Terraced | 37 | £207,000 | £226 |
| Flats | 7 | £105,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL12 6DU.
In the PL12 6DU postcode area, located within Saltash Town & Pillmere, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL12 6DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Fore Street, Cornwall, PL12 6JL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Fore Street, Cornwall, PL12 6AL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 135 St Stephens Road, Saltash, PL12 4NH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | G&D Convenience Store | Homer Park, Cornwall, PL12 6HJ | Walking directions to G&D Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Newsagents | Frith Road, Cornwall, PL12 6EB | Walking directions to Newsagents |
Annual council tax rates for Cornwall district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PL12 6DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hilary Anne Frank
Saltash Essa - Elected 1 May 2025
Anna Gelderd
South East Cornwall - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PL12 6DU 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.
The median sale price around PL12 6DU in Saltash Town & Pillmere is £238,500 (about £259 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to PL12 6DU, 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.
The closest station to PL12 6DU is Saltash, about 689 m away.
PL12 6DU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South East Cornwall covering PL12 6DU is Anna Gelderd (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hilary Anne Frank (Liberal Democrats).
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.