Fore Street is in Saltash and in Cornwall district. PL12 6JR is located in the Saltash Tamar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cornwall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL12 6JY, PL12 6AB, PL12 6TT, PL12 6FA, PL12 6DQ, PL12 6ES, PL12 6JS, PL12 4DN, PL12 4EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PL12 6JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 50.3% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 49.7% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.7% | 35.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 38.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 16.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 43.1% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.8% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 16.7% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.7% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 19.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 27.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 96% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 88.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 88.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fore Street was 222.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 181.7% higher than the Saltash Essa average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fore Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Saltash Essa and the 94th highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 158 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-04-24 | £112,342 |
| Flat 2 Regal House Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2023-08-08 | £68,801 |
| Flat 7 Regal House Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-02 | £143,371 |
| Flat 4 Regal House Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-04-21 | £136,904 |
| Flat 1 Regal House Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-04-21 | £141,624 |
PL12 6JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Callington Road , PL12 6DX | 1out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School Long Park Road , PL12 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Lynher Drive , PL12 4PA | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burraton Community Primary School Fairmead Road , PL12 4LT | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School Pemros Road , St Budeaux PL5 1NE | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltash Community School Wearde Road , PL12 4AY | 2out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH | 3out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 1out of 4 | 4,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Plymouth Park Avenue , PL1 4RL | 1out of 4 | 4,966 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Head House School - Saltash The Saltash Campus , Church Road PL12 4AE | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning Bodmin Road , Whitleigh PL5 4DZ | 4out of 4 | 4,691 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea And Leighs | Unit 1, Top Of The Town Courtyard | 10 yd | |
| Bandits | 134 Fore Street, Saltash | 18 yd | |
| Foreign Muck | 137 Fore Street, Saltash | 34 yd | |
| Asian Bowls | Asian Bowls Restaurant And Takeaway, 3B Brunel Heights | 37 yd | |
| No.62 | 62 Fore Street, Saltash | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunel Inn | 83 - 87 Fore Street, Saltash | 131 yd | |
| Saltash Social Club | The Mansion, Fore Street | 211 yd | |
| Saltash Sailing Club | Tamar Street, Saltash | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar Spice | 3 Brunel Heights, Fore Street | 32 yd | |
| 2 Guys Pizza | 114 Fore Street, Saltash | 131 yd | |
| Stopby | Stop By, 10 Fore Street | 222 yd | |
| China City | 18 Fore Street, Saltash | 222 yd | |
| Fortune Palace | 85 St Stephens Road, Saltash | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunel Primary Academy CALLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Saltash Leisure Centre PLOUGASTEL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Kimberley Stadium Callington Road | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Warfelton Sports Field CALLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Saltmill Park SALTMILL ALL WEATHER PITCH SALTMILL ALL WEATHER PITCH SALT MILL | artificial grass pitch | 712 yd |
| Broadwalk Open Space BROAD WALK | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School LONG PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Bishop Cornish C Of E Primary School LYNHER DRIVE | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Saltash.Net Community School WEARDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 966 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 68.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.6% |
| Median download speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.