Smithy Close Saltash, Cornwall
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (PL12), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5700485.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 2, G: 1).
- 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 A; Band D in Cornwall costs £2,591 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Saltash, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Saltash Health Centre, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 2 PL12 4PL | Other | £177,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2020 | 1 PL12 4PL | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2009 | 3 PL12 4PL | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 14 May 2008 | 9 PL12 4PL | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 10 PL12 4PL | Terraced | £58,000 | |
| 24 Mar 1997 | 4 PL12 4PL | Terraced | £46,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (37% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 4HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PL12 4PL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 64 m and 65 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL12 4HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PL12 4PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Saltash 162,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| St Budeaux Victoria Road 12,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| St Budeaux Ferry Road 4,480 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 23 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 58 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burraton Road | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Plymouth Coach Station Plymouth City Centre | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Saltash Ferry Landing | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Alexandra Square Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY | 54.1 km (34 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 126 km (78 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saltash Health Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saltash Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saltash Health Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | St Barnabas Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Saltash Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moto - Saltash - Forecourt, Carkeel Cashzone | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.6 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,460 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Trematon Castle, a shell keep built on a motte and bailey castle, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trematon Castle, a shell keep built on a motte and bailey castle | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Trehan Cross, at Trehan village | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alderplot Bottom | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Hole Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The Marsh | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Forder Lake | Tidal water | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Colloggett Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Pennylake Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 22 | 22 |
None of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burraton Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saltash Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Catering PL12 4HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish And Chips PL12 4JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| The Ploughboy Inn PL12 4HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza PL12 6FH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| The Elms Care Centre PL12 4JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Veg Box Fresh PL12 6FH | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Spar Mote Park PL12 4JY | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Muthu's Crossways Mini Market PL12 6JA | Retailers - other | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Burger King PL12 6LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| McDonalds PL12 6FG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Costa Saltash PL12 6FG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| KLM Diner PL12 6LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Bounce Saltash Limited PL12 6TW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| South West Norse Catering PL12 4LT | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs PLC PL12 6NZ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Plough Green (6); On or near Smithy Close (4); On or near Taylor Close (4); On or near Dellohay Park (4); On or near North Park Villas (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Moorlands Lane · North Park Villas · Taylor Road · Callington Road · Burraton Road · Taylor Close · Grenfell Gardens · Plough Green · Dellohay Park · Pillmere Drive · Channon Road · Mote Park
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.