A38 Saltash, Cornwall
4 addresses across 4 postcodes (PL12), about 650 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 5701234.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Saltash, about 300 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Saltmill Park (5.5 hectares) is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Port View Surgery, about 300 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,080 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 123 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Cornwall in 2026-27: Band D £2,591 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,015 | £2,303 | £2,591 | £3,167 | £3,742 | £4,318 | £5,182 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (48% of about 1,840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 2, CALLINGTON ROAD, grade II
- 4, CALLINGTON ROAD, grade II
- MONUMENT IN VICTORIA GARDENS, grade II
- THE MANSION WORKING MEN'S CLUB, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 74 - 94 Fore Street Saltash Cornwall PL12 6JW: up to 9 homes, permissioned (60 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PL12 6BD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| PL12 6HE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL12 6HN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL12 6HT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 13 m and 35 m above sea level (21 m on average); the ground rises about 22 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL12 6BD | 97% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| PL12 6HE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL12 6HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL12 6HT | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Saltash 162,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 300 m |
| St Budeaux Victoria Road 12,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| St Budeaux Ferry Road 4,480 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Road Saltash | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Saltash Ferry Landing | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alexandra Square Car Park | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evolt Network | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 55.8 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 126 km (78 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Port View Surgery | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Astrid Beauty & Dental - Astrid Group Limited | 120 m |
| Hospital | St Barnabas Hospital | 300 m |
| Police station | Saltash Police Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Moto - Saltash - Forecourt, Carkeel Cashzone | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Saltmill Park 5.5 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,500 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longstone Park 1.9 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,640 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Granite Archway and Wall to Nos 15 and 17 (Kingsleigh House) Fronting Road, a listed building (Grade I), 190 m south. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Archway and Wall to Nos 15 and 17 (Kingsleigh House) Fronting Road | Listed building, Grade I | 190 m south |
| Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Faith | Listed building, Grade I | 220 m south-east |
| D-Day landing craft maintenance site, 170m north of Saltash Pier | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| Royal Albert Bridge and Seventeen Approach Spans | Listed building, Grade I | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Civil War battery at Wearde Quay | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Bullpoint gunpowder magazines and camber | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Antony | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elwell Woods | Wood | 300 m east |
| Kiln Bay | Bay | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Bull Point | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Blackie Woods Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Tomboy Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Alderplot Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
5 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cornwall: see them on the Cornwall page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saltash Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burraton Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Riverside Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Social Club PL12 6JL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2022 |
| China City PL12 6JL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Oggy Oggy Saltash Inc Plymouth Vans Ltd PL12 6JL | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Stop By PL12 6JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Brew And Beans Coffee PL12 6JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily PL12 6JL | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Guys Pizza PL12 6JW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Olivia's Brews And Bites PL12 6JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| The Bookshelf And Tearooms PL12 6JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| The Brunel PL12 6JW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jan 2026 |
| The Community Kitchen PL12 6JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Rowes Bakery PL12 6AE | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Carol's Corner PL12 6AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2025 |
| Pascoes Pantry PL12 6AF | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Bolla Coffy PL12 6AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (34); On or near Parking Area (29); On or near Alexandra Square (20); On or near Fore Street (14); On or near Wesley Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Bolla Coffy (restaurant/cafe/canteen, PL12 6AR) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 27 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PL12 6BD: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
- PL12 6HE: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
- PL12 6HN: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
- PL12 6HT: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
Nearby streets
A38 · Maristow Lane · Tavy Road · North Road · Elwell Road · A38 · Victoria Lane · Belle Vue Road · Elwell Road · Elwell Road · A38 · Home Park Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.