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PL12 9AW

Wesley Road

Saltash Essa

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Detailed insights for PL12 9AW

Overview

Postcode PL12 9AW 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 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Saltmill Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

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

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from PL12 9AW.

Flood risk

N/A

Saltash Town & Pillmere near PL12 9AW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PL12 9AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Saltash

N/A

Walking directions to Saltash

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PL12 9AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSaltmill ParkMediumWalking directions to Saltmill Park
0.2 miLongstone ParkSmallWalking directions to Longstone Park
0.4 miPlaying FieldSmallWalking directions to Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
4,406.5 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
263
88.55%
Other White
22
7.41%
Other Asian
4
1.35%
Other
3
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.67%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
27.63%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.46%
No qualifications
43
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
42.48%
Owns outright
44
28.76%
Owns with a mortgage
32
20.92%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.23%
Social rents from council
2
1.31%
Total households: 153

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 9AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PL12 9AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Oct 202534, Victoria Road, Saltash, PL12 4DNTerracedFreehold£257,500
28 Mar 202540, Victoria Road, Saltash, PL12 4DNTerracedFreehold£260,000
02 Oct 20257, Victoria Road, Saltash, PL12 4DLTerracedFreehold£242,500
04 Jul 2025Phoenix Cottage, 15, Victoria Road, Saltash, PL12 4DLTerracedFreehold£237,000
12 Sept 2025145, Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6ABOtherFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the PL12 9AW postcode area, located within Saltash Town & Pillmere, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PL12 9AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBrunel Primary & Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBishop Cornish CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PL12 9AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PL12 9AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyFore Street, Cornwall, PL12 6JLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miCo-op FoodFore Street, Cornwall, PL12 6ALWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9AW, 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 Introduced2018-03-01

Frequently asked questions about PL12 9AW

Is PL12 9AW (Saltash Town & Pillmere) safe?

The area around PL12 9AW 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 9AW?

The median sale price around PL12 9AW 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 9AW?

There are 6 schools close to PL12 9AW, including Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy (Good), Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School (Good) and St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PL12 9AW?

The closest station to PL12 9AW is Saltash, about 348 m away.

How deprived is the area around PL12 9AW?

PL12 9AW 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).

Who represents PL12 9AW (Saltash Town & Pillmere) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South East Cornwall covering PL12 9AW 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.