Town Pop. 15,007

Living in Saltash: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Saltash comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Saltash most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 60/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the PL12 postcode district scores higher. Saltash leads all 6. The PL12 district averages 50/100, putting Saltash 6 points above its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Saltash sits 11 points above the PL12 district figure of 52/100. For the surrounding area, see PL12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 481 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 201 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 123 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Shoplifting 122 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 80 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 213 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mortain Road 114 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 52 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 48 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 20

Services

Schools
47
5 schools in area · 16 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Brunel Primary & Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Burraton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Saltash Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital4 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital9.6 mi
Bodmin Hospital22.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs67%
2 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,119 patients per GP
5dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
72
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 396 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.7%Student3.4%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary29.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership71.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax Cornwall · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,015
C £2,303
D £2,591
E £3,167
F £3,743
G £4,318
H £5,182
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
63
Saltash 0.8 mi
St Budeaux Victoria Road 1.8 mi
St Budeaux Ferry Road 1.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 44
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £248,500 116
Detached £390,000 30
Semi-detached £260,000 27
Terraced £218,000 46
Flat / Maisonette £132,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£132k £222k £315k £406k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Carkeel 36 1.0 mi away ⇄
Cargreen 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Torpoint 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Landrake 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
St Germans 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Millbrook 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Plymouth 65 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bere Alston 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Cawsand and Kingsand 38 5.3 mi away ⇄
St Dominick 37 5.6 mi away ⇄
Calstock 42 6.1 mi away ⇄
Clampits 42 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saltash a nice place to live?

Saltash is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Saltash is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Saltash?

Saltash has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 1,220 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Saltash?

Among the top-rated schools in Saltash are Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School, Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy and Burraton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Saltash in total.

What are house prices like in Saltash?

The current median house price in Saltash is £248,500, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £260,000, terraced £218,000, flat £132,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 116 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Saltash in context

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Postcode districts in Saltash

PL12 50 ⇄

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