Callington Road is in Saltash and in Caradon district. PL12 6LL 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 Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL12 6AQ, PL12 4LS, PL12 4HE, PL12 4LR, PL12 6LN, PL12 6EN, PL12 6LP, PL12 6HN, PL12 6XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PL12 6LL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 24.9% | 26.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 47.7% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 11.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 42.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 27.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 21.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 6.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 25.9% | 23.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 23.1% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 99.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 99.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 99.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Callington Road was 85.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% higher than the Saltash Essa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Callington Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Saltash Essa and the 452nd highest crime rate of 1,819 local areas in Cornwall .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2022-10-26 | £196,422 |
| 178 Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-10-19 | £188,888 |
| Barnfield, 166A Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-10-18 | £267,275 |
| 203 Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2022-09-21 | £160,741 |
| Ground Floor Flat 174 Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2022-04-05 | £122,014 |
PL12 6LL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL12 6LL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burraton Community Primary School Fairmead Road , PL12 4LT | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy Callington Road , PL12 6DX | 1out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School Long Park Road , PL12 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Cornish CofE VA Primary School Lynher Drive , PL12 4PA | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landulph School Landulph , PL12 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marine Academy Plymouth Trevithick Road , PL5 2AF | - not rated | 4,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torpoint Community College Trevol Road , PL11 2NH | 3out of 4 | 5,088 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,062 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Plymouth Campus Foulston Avenue , PL5 1HL | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Tamar School Row Lane , Higher St Budeaux PL5 2EF | 3out of 4 | 4,242 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Ford School Rochford Crescent , Ernesettle PL5 2PY | 3out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Catering | Saltash Rugby Football Club, Moorlands Lane | 251 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, Burley Court | 350 yd | |
| Zero Gravity And Velocity Play | 1 - 3 Castle Buildings, Gilston Road | 458 yd | |
| Costa Saltash | Costa Coffee, Unit D | 470 yd | |
| Saltash Burger King | Burger King At Saltash Service Area, Saltash Parkway | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ploughboy Inn | Ploughboy Inn, 60 Liskeard Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish & Chips | Mr Kuet Take Away, 3 Fairmead Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Tamar View Industrial Estate | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Lane MOORLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Chapel Field PROSPECT LANE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Burraton Community Primary School FAIRMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Kimberley Stadium Callington Road | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Warfelton Sports Field CALLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Saltash Leisure Centre PLOUGASTEL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 959 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.